Evelyn L Slinkard

Evelyn L. Slinkard, 70, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, January 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph “Diddle” Bess and Shirley (Beauchamp) Pierce. She was of Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, working crosswords puzzles, but most of all she loved her family and her fur babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ralph Bess, Jr. and Ernest Ray Bess in infancy.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, James Slinkard; two children, Sherri Richards and Sherman Von Arx, Jr.; three grandchildren, Christopher, Garret and Destiny Von Arx; siblings, Gloria (Alan) Marler, Patricia McNew, Eric Bess, Joan Ray, June Basler, John Pierce and Melissa Caba; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also survive.

Memorials can be made to C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home, to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home- Taylor Chapel in Farmington.