Evelyn Jane Stephens

Evelyn Jane Stephens, 88, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Vinton County, Ohio on December 8, 1934, daughter of James Mather and Ada Grace (Leach) Mather. Her marriage was to William “Bill” Stephens. He preceded her in death in 1977.

Evelyn worked at the Morocco Library and had worked as a quality control inspector for Viskase in Kentland for 30 years. She was a member of the Morocco First United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching horse racing.

She is survived by her six children: Janina (Randy) Zenor, James (Ann) Shinn, Mary (Charlie) Kennedy, Betty Stephens, Linda Landsdown and Billie (Rick) Norrington; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Morocco First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Morocco First United Methodist Church with Pastor Susan Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Morocco Public Library.

Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.