Evelyn Margret McCullough, 88, Webb City, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Webb City Health and Rehab. She was born on May 20, 1935, in Yankton, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Herald Anderson and Helen (Doty) Anderson. She married Robert (Bob) McCullough on April 18, 1952, in Waterton, South Dakota, he preceded her in death on January 1, 2005. She and Bob moved to Carthage in 1954, where they made their home with their son. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Carthage and later Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Joplin East Church. Evelyn enjoyed scrap booking, crocheting, deer hunting, fishing, and camping.
Survivors include her son Randy McCullough (Traci), Oronogo, Missouri; four grandchildren, Robert McCullough (Randi) Webb City, Missouri, Rikki McCullough, Torrance, California, Jennifer McCullough, Torrance, California, and Brycen McAffee, Oronogo, Missouri; a brother, Bill Anderson, Carthage, Missouri; and seven great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Anderson; a sister Helen Hawkins; and stepdad Roy Jennings.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Knell Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Carthage, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Joplin Humane Society in care of the Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
