Evelyn May

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Evelyn Belle May, age 95, of Exeter, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Glocksien) Hinds, Evelyn was born on May 10, 1928, in Forum, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to Willie Birchfield, who would precede her in death, and to their union six children were born. On September 10, 1966, she would marry Cecill “Jew” May and together they would have one son; Cecil would also precede her in death on April 10, 1993.

 

Evelyn enjoyed working with children and would spend more than twenty years as a lunch lady and custodian for Exeter public schools. A long-time member of Blessing Heights Worship Center in Cassville, Evelyn was a woman of strong Christian faith, praying and reading her Bible daily.

An avid gardener, Evelyn’s flowers could rival those on any magazine cover. Evelyn enjoyed cooking and no one ever stayed hungry for very long with her around. She took great pride in tending to her house, always keeping it positively spotless. Of all her many roles in life, the one that brought her the most fulfillment was that of family matriarch. Evelyn loved her family fiercely; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly the greatest joys of her life. All who knew and loved Evelyn, knew her as Granny. Evelyn was a bright light in this world who will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.

Survivors include three sons, Roy Birchfield and his wife Kathy, of Granby, Lloyd Birchfield, and Johnny May and Janet, all of Cassville; eleven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Nathan Hinds and his wife Marla, of Exeter, and Kenneth Hinds and Carl, of Fairland, Oklahoma; two sisters, June Ledbetter, of Clever, and Jewel Ledbetter, of Warsaw; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Evelyn was preceded in death by three sons, Marvin Birchfield and twin boys, Wilburn and Delbert Birchfield; one daughter, Verna June Birchfield; one brother, Glen Calvin Hinds; two brothers in-law, Junior Ledbetter and Hubert Ledbetter; and daughter in-law, Beverly Birchfield.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Karty Burbridge and Pastor Carroll Williamson will conduct the services. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Cassville, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Memorial contributions in honor of Evelyn may be made to the Cassville Food Pantry.