Evelyn June DeMoss, of Oldenburg and formerly of Brookville, Indiana, was born on June 18, 1938 in Connersville, the daughter of John Witt and Clara Gladys Jackson Witt Perkins. Her working career began at the age of 16 at the Greyhound Bus Station in Connersville where she made sandwiches on third shift for bus travelers and met many interesting people. Evelyn married Eldon K. DeMoss on March 17, 1956 in Brookville and he preceded her in death on January 29, 1995. She worked at Elsie Dryer Nursing Home, Brookville Casket, Campbell-Hausfeld, Pioneer Restaurant, Village Bar, Brookville VFW, Oxford View Nursing Home, and J&J Packaging. She was an avid union supporter, having been involved while employed at Brookville Casket and Campbell-Hausfeld. She was also a past member of the Brookville VFW women’s auxiliary. Family meant the world to Evelyn, and she was always there for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed direct TV – watching westerns mostly, her favorite being Gunsmoke. She was the known as the “data base” for both family information and current events. Her fried chicken, chili, and potato salad couldn’t be beat, and she loved ice cream and fish sandwiches. On Sunday, February 14, 2016, at the age of 77, Evelyn passed away at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
Those surviving who will cherish Evelyn’s memory include her children, Bonnie (Dale) Bischoff of Osgood, Barb (Rick) Crawford of Batesville, Kenneth (Samantha) DeMoss of Brookville, Gilbert DeMoss of Harrison; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; half-sister, Mary Miller, Judy Gill, and Sylvia Wadle; step-sister, Sherry Plummer, Polly Brooks, and Sheila Peckingpaugh, and half-brother, Tom Witt. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her half-brothers, Patrick and John Perkins, and step-brothers, Chris, Rodger and Joe Adams.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Pastor Michael Holman will officiate the services beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family to assist with expenses. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home and its staff are honored to care for the family of Evelyn June DeMoss.