Evelyn Marie Carlock Johnson, age 94 of Joplin, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Freeman West Hospital.
Born February 24, 1920 in Norwood, MO, she was the daughter of the late Pricey and Dorothy Jarrett Carlock and moved with her family to Joplin at the age of 13. She graduated from Joplin Senior High School and worked as a salesperson at several businesses including the former McKee Jewelers. She also owned and operated her restaurant, Evelyn’s, at two downtown Joplin locations during the 1940’s and 50’s. In addition, Evelyn worked in the dental office of Dr. Schulte. She was a Christian.
On May 10, 1975, she married Richard D. (Dick) Johnson at Miami, OK. He survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Carol Avery of Springfield, MO, Linda Jenkins of Bolingbrook, IL; four grandsons, Garry Avery and Randy Jay of Springfield, MO, Steven Jay of Florida, Nathaniel Jenkins of Bolingbrook; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceding her in death were a sister, Maxine Murray and an infant brother, Donald Carlock.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Bob Simon officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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