Evelyn A. Markley passed away at the age of 101 on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Brooke Knoll Village in Avon, IN.  This date was significant for Evelyn as the love of her life, Daniel, passed away on this date 6 years ago.

Evelyn was born in Bluffton, IN. on September 21, 1923. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1941. She married Daniel Markley, her high school sweetheart, on October 16, 1943. They were married over 75 years at the time of his passing in 2019. She worked at the family business, Markley Furniture, Hardware and Appliance in Montpelier.

Evelyn was involved with the Business Professional Women's group and the Psi Iota Xi sorority. She was an avid reader, liked playing solitaire, bridge, and watching the Cubs. She and Dan liked to travel to visit family and friends.

She will be sadly missed by her son - Richard (wife, Becky) Markley, Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren - Dawn Webster, Staci Markley Escovedo, Danelle Markley, Alex Hacker, Kyle Markley, and Laura Viveros, and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents- Harold and Blanche (Hutchison) Richwine, son - Thomas (wife, Nancy) Markley, brothers - Joe Richwine, Robert Richwine, and Max Richwine, and sister - Maralene Barnes.

Family and friends my gather to share and remember Evelyn at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. 47359 on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:30 PM with Pastor Zack Ruble officiating.

A live stream of her services will be available to view at: Glancy Funeral Homes Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montpelier Harrison Township Public Library 301 S. Main St.  Montpelier, IN.  47359 or to Montpelier Food Bank

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com