Evelyn Pearl Chestnut Flinn Pershing died in West Lafayette, IN at 97 years old on September 6, 2022. Evelyn was born November 12,1924 in Elnora, IN to Harvey Ray and Susie Myers Chestnut. After her father’s death she was raised by her stepfather Russell Flinn. Evelyn graduated from Elnora High School in 1942. Following graduation,Continue Reading
Evelyn Pearl Chestnut Flinn Pershing died in West Lafayette, IN at 97 years old on September 6, 2022. Evelyn was born November 12,1924 in Elnora, IN to Harvey Ray and Susie Myers Chestnut. After her father’s death she was raised by her stepfather Russell Flinn. Evelyn graduated from Elnora High School in 1942. Following graduation, she worked as a payroll Clerk at Crane Naval Depot Base. Next, Evelyn attended the Beauty Academy in Indianapolis. She returned to Odon where she opened her own beauty shop, Evelyn’s Beauty Shoppe.
Evelyn served as First Deputy to the Clerk of Daviess Circuit Court. Also, she served as First Deputy to the Recorder of Daviess County, serving two terms for each office. Evelyn enjoyed camping and traveling in their RV, visiting all 50 states. She loved sewing, quilting, gardening, and baking cookies for her family. She worked alongside her husband in farming, bookkeeping, and woodworking. They were an amazing team in all they did.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Wilbur. She is survived by two sons, Elwood J. “Woody” Pershing (Debbie), Seminole, FL; Bruce L. Pershing (Dana), West Lafayette, IN; and a daughter, Brenda S. Detzner (Tim), Lafayette, IN; daughter-in-law Brenda Gilbert (Allen), Prospect, KY. She is survived by eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Evelyn is preceded in death by one son, Gary R. Pershing; one great-grandson, Brennen Luke Frey; and one great-great grandson, Daimon Ray Pershing.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her brother Charles Flinn and sister Barbara Dove, both of Elnora, IN. She has lots of nieces and nephews that she adored.
Visitation will be held from 10-11am, Monday, September 19, 2022 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home West, West Lafayette, IN. Funeral services will begin at 11am with Pastor Chris Danielson officiating. Interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts in honor of Evelyn’s life can be made to Christ Church, Washington, IN or St Andrew Church, West Lafayette, IN or the charity of choice.
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