Betty Evans

Betty Ruth Evans, age 96, of 502 Walnut St., Waverly, Ohio, died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on Sept. 19, 1924, in Ridgeville, Indiana, to the late Herb and Edith Adams. On Aug. 3, 1943, she was united in marriage to Carl David Evans who preceded her in death on May 6, 2010.

She was the mother of one son, John Evans of Waverly, Ohio, who preceded her in death; two daughters, Nancy Shea of Waverly, Ohio, and Linda and Rod Hardwick of Dunkirk, Indiana. In addition to her daughters, surviving are one daughter-in-law, Susan Evans; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, son and parents, Betty was also preceded in death by one sister and a son-in-law, Rodney Shea.

Betty was a precious blessing of the family. She was a faithful member of Sovereign Grace Church in Chillicothe.

Funeral services and calling hours will not be observed.

Arrangements are under the direction of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly.

Condolences may be expressed at botkinhornbackfuneralhomes.com.