Evelyn Spencer 1929-2022

Evelyn M. Spencer, 93, of Circleville, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at The Pines in Holton.

She was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Sabetha, the daughter of Charles August and Nora May (Shumaker) Zwahl. She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946. After high school, she completed Clark Business School.

Evelyn worked as a clerk for the Topeka and Shawnee County health departments. She also worked as a clerk for the Jackson County ASCS office in Holton. 

Evelyn was a member of Ayli Club and the Circleville United Methodist Church.

Evelyn married Richard Spencer on March 5, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2008. She is also preceded by her son, Kelly Spencer, and a brother, Elvin Zwahl.  

Survivors include her daughter, Myla K. Cole (Jim) of Circleville; and a granddaughter, Erin Spencer of Omaha, Neb. 

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 at the Circleville Cemetery in Circleville. Evelyn will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton Monday afternoon until 6 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Circleville United Methodist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave the family a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com 

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