Evelyn Robertson

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Evelyn Ann Killman Robertson, 85, of Carthage, MO, passed away on Friday evening, October 4, 2024 while in the comfort and prayers of her family following a short illness.

Evelyn was born on November 11, 1938 in Monett, MO, daughter of the late J.W. Colwell and Willa Mae (Terrell) Colwell. She attended Monett Schools before moving to Carthage, MO where she worked for many years at St. Luke’s Nursing Home as a Nurse’s Aide. Evelyn had a few other jobs later in life before she became the “Donut Lady” at Casey’s. She was a longtime member of Life Church in Carthage. Some of her favorite things in life were family, camping, Roaring River, quilting, especially making quilts for the grandkids, and traveling.

On August 5, 1954, in Crane, MO, Evelyn married Stephen Killman. They were blessed with over fifty years of wonderful memories made together. He preceded her in death in 2005. Evelyn later married Ed Robertson on February 14, 2012. Sadly, their marriage was all to short as he passed away in April of 2012.

Evelyn is survived by five sons, Ronnie Killman and wife Joan, of Carthage, MO, Leonard Killman and wife Kathy, of Park City, KS, Terry Killman and wife Michelle, of Beggs, OK, Stephen Killman, of Joplin, MO and Michael Killman, of Branson, MO; two daughters, Katherine Setzer, of Palm Coast, FL and Wasana Rushing, of Branson, MO; one step-son, Mark Robertson, of Columbia, MO; one daughter-in-law, Teresa Killman, of Carthage, MO; eight grandchildren, Saundra, Ronnie Jr., Brandon, Benjamin, Brett, Annette, Shawn and Salvano; as well as a host of great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; two sons, Stephen Killman and Victor Killman; one daughter, Evonna Killman; one step-son, Mike Robertson; one brother, Delbert Colwell; and two sisters, Inez Wilkerson and Mildred Harpole.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Buchanan Funeral Home with Bro. Curtis Walsh officiating. Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett. Visitation will begin at noon prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been suggested to Integrity Hospice in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.