Evelyn Ann Sears
March 29, 1939 ~ February 21, 2021
Evelyn Ann (Becker) Sears, 81, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away February 21, 2021. Evelyn was born March 29, 1939, in Indianapolis, to the late Harry Arnold and Clara Marie (Chapman) Becker. She married the late Donald P. Sears at River Avenue Baptist Church, where they were both active members.
Evelyn graduated from Washington High School and was a proud homemaker. Her primary vocation through the years always involved children. She loved to take care of children and worked in the day care at the Jewish Community Center and at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Strong in her faith, Evelyn was a 40+ year member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. She was also an avid studier of the Bible. Evelyn also loved flowers and gardening.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers John and Richard.
Survivors include two sons, David (Tina Eissler) Sears and James Sears; brother, Ed (Debbie) Becker; grandchildren, David Paul, Abigail, Aaron, and Grace; a host of nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be Thursday, March 4, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., with Rev. Don Scott officiating. Burial will be on Friday, March 5, 2021, 11 a.m., at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our family always loved to do large jigsaw puzzles. During Mom’s years at Hooverwood we completed many puzzles, spending many hours on Sundays working on them. Mom had her own puzzle table, and everyone knew it was hers. One time we got close to finishing a challenging puzzle we’d worked on for weeks. We couldn’t find the last piece. I assured Mom I’d make her a piece to finish it. I proceeded to take pictures of the puzzle box, print them, blow them up to multiple sizes thinking one would be close to a fit. Nezt visit Mom told us she had found the piece. It had fallen off the table into her shoe. She found it that night. After that we kidded her about hiding the last piece like my father often did, and always made her check her shoes when we left the puzzle room for the day.
James and Sears Family- You all are in our thoughts and prayers-Our warmest condolences
My name is Fred Foster, I was in the youth group at River Avenue when we were all teen agers, in the late 50’s and early 60’s. Really enjoyed our time in the Youth for Christ program as well. I remember those days with great joy. So fear not Family, we who believe know that we will see her again, so be faithful in the Lord. .
Thank you Fred. Mom loved her time in youth groups at church. Several of her frinds have been in touch. She’s in Heaven with her parents again.
Memories of my mom… They will always be with me in my heart… I love you mom…
In loving Memory of Dear Sweet Aunt Evelyn, she will always be in my heart. We’re praying for all of you and wish we could be there.
My condolences to all of you. I took care of Evelyn at Hooverwood and I was very fond of her. We grew quite close over the past year and I am saddened by her sudden passing. She spoke of her love for her family often. God Bless all of you.
Thank you for everything you did for mom. She loved her home at Hooverwood. You guys really took care of mom iver the years.
My dear friend Evelyn and I lost touch several years ago. Starting as neighbors and watching our children grow. Sharing a love of gardening, and eating tomato sandwiches! Evelyn loved her family and sharing her faith. Always a smile and sharing crafts. Love to David & Jim Mary Ann (Wills) Wallace