Evelyn Frances Pressey, 97, Pittsfield, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Griggsville Estates.
    She was born on June 7, 1924 in Winchester, to Charles Russell and Burnita Hoots McLaughlin. She married Cleo E. Pressey on July 3, 1945 at her parent’s home in Scott County and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2011.
    She is survived by her children, Greg (Dorothy) Pressey of Springfield, MO, Sue (Bob) Hembrough of Beardstown, Bob (Linda Henry) Pressey of Pittsfield, and Sharon (Gary) Donohoo of Jacksonville; eleven grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Gerard, Jason (Leighanne) Pressey, Richard (Amy) Pressey, Mark (Tina) Pressey, Shelley (Stephen) Dobson, Shontel (John) Olson, Rina Kramer, Launa (Bob) Roberts, Troy Donohoo, Craig (Jaquelyn) Donohoo and Shalyn (Shane) Shull; twenty one great grandchildren, Brady Pressey, Bentley Pressey, Cameron (Destiny Warner) Hanson, Bryson (Lauren) Hanson, Justin (Teagan) Shull, Jeremy (Hannah) Shull, Megan (Jeff Mancil) Shull, Samantha (Travis Hupf) Hembrough, Lexi (J.D. Buss) Kramer, Jon (Kayla Palmer) Kramer, Madison (Brooks Boyer) Roberts, Jaxson Roberts, Brandon (Kaylee) Pressey, Devun (Tyler) Spangler, Kaylee Olson, Brayden Olson, Shelby (Matt) Gleckler, Kelsey (Brian Baker) Gerard, Conner Edwards, Jace Dobson, Liam Donohoo, Chase Howland and Wade Howland; twenty -five great great grandchildren; sister in law, Betty Pressey of Pittsfield; and brother-in-law, Bud Pressey of Winchester.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Burnita McLaughlin; husband of 65 years, Cleo Pressey; daughter-in-law, Kathy Pressey; sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Carl Gregory; and nephew, Russell Gregory.
    She attended Winchester schools and graduated in 1942. Evelyn spent her early years as a farmer’s wife and homemaker. After her children were older, she went to work at Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield until the factory closed. By this time, she had been blessed with grandchildren and spent her days enjoying their activities and spoiling them. Evelyn enjoyed her garden and spent many hours canning and cooking. She was best known for her home made noodles and fried chicken. Evelyn loved to dance, it was one of her favorite past times. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Ladies of the Moose. She was laid back, always smiling, sociable, fun and happy go lucky; she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
    Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with visitation prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Interment will follow at Blue River Cemetery at Detroit, IL.
    Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter or Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.
    Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangement