(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Evelyn J. Buckner, age 97 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Westgate, Joplin, Missouri.
Evelyn was born May 24, 1927 in Baxter Springs, KS where she lived her entire life until 2020 when she moved to Joplin, Missouri. Her parents were Wesley E. and Alpha J. (Hendrix) Robinson.
Evelyn graduated from Baxter Springs High Scholl in 1945. She married Paul C. Buckner on May 19, 1945 in Baxter Springs, KS. Paul preceded her in death December 31, 2017. They were married 72 years. Evelyn was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs, KS since 1951.
Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents are Step- father, Albert Beets; brother, Jack Robinson and sister, Doris Loeffler.
Surviving are in-laws, James and Betty Buckner of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law, Wanda Messer of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and many, many nieces and nephews who are all very special and special friends, Robin and Sherry Wene, and Rick and LeAnn Chriestenson.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Baxter Springs Cemetery. Pastor Shane Dotson will officiate. Visitation will be held Monday, February 24, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
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