Evelyn R. Merchant

Evelyn R. Merchant, 91, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born November 7, 1927 in New Castle a daughter of Layton Borror and Jeannette (Sharp) Mattix.

Evelyn had worked at Elite Café, Mattix Restaurant, Flory’s, Danners Five and Dime, Rody’s and retired from Hooks Drug Store in Knightstown. She was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, American Legion Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters and Knightstown High School Alumni Association. Evelyn was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, entertaining, traveling and wintering in Florida.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 73 years, Lewis E. Merchant whom she married July 12, 1946; two daughters, Linda (Jim) Jordan of Anderson and Jeannie Keith of Fort Myers, FL; grandson, Kyle Jordan; great grandson, Tyler Jordan; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Glen Mattix; grandson, Scott A. Reece; granddaughter, Jama Jordan; siblings, Robert Borror, Sr., Doris McNabb; sister-in-law, Lil Borror.

Services will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Bishop Danny Tompkins officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knightstown High School Alumni Association, PO Box 121, Knightstown, IN 46148 or Knightstown Public Library, 5 E Main Street, Knightstown, IN 46148. Condolences and memories of Evelyn may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .