Evelyn Elizabeth Lynch daughter of the late John Edward Cookson and Alva Elizabeth parsley was born out of Love September 9, 1935

On August 7, 1954 Evelyn married the love of her life Bobby Rudolph Lynch who preceded her in death. With this union two daughters were born Donna Ann Riggins which survives of Puxico and Linda Evelyn Capps also proceeding her in death.

Evelyn was a life long resident of Puxico, Missouri spending the majority of her life committed to her husband family and friends. Evelyn was a member of Duck Creek Baptist Church.

Evelyn spent her days living on the outskirts of Puxico raising livestock, row-crop farming along Bobby’s side. Evelyn loved to cook for her family, being a loving wife; and more than anything a mother to her children. 

Evelyn enjoyed gardening, canning produce, spending time with her family, attending church, working the farm and when she got the time playing the slot machines.

Survivors include eight grandchildren whom she dearly loved; Jason, Lisa, and Louesa McCollum of Puxico; Justin Capps of Donnellson Iowa, Crystal and John Capps of Burlington Iowa; Larry and Dillin Riggins of Puxico as well as eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted Thursday January 18 at Duck Creek General Baptist Church in Puxico, MO. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m Funeral service to follow at 12 noon. Officiant Will be Pastor Buck Cruse.