Evelyn “Lennie” L. Stevenson, 89, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on July 24, 1930 in Freeport, Pennsylvania to the late John H. Hughes and Irene (Watson) Hughes.
Evelyn worked in the Butler Area School District in the Business Department for 29 years and retired in June, 1993.
She enjoyed singing in choirs, crossword puzzles, playing bridge, decorating, crafting, knitting, crocheting, golfing, cross stitching, lawn work, cooking, traveling and reading. She was also known for telling a joke or two.
Evelyn is survived by two sons, William (Karen) Stevenson of North Carolina. and John and his partner Elizabeth Hollinger of Louisiana. Also three grandchildren; Rebecca, Jacqueline and Rachelle; three nieces and seven nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Ralston Hughes, one son, David Stevenson and her sister, Ella Mae Hughes.
Friends will be received at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. by her Pastor, Merry Meloy. of St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church, Butler.
A private burial will take place in the Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in Evelyn’s honor to the Arthritis Foundation, 790 Holiday Dr # 11, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.