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Evelyn Hales Obituary

Evelyn Grandma Hales, 81, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday, October 12, 2008. Mrs. Hales was born December 23, 1926 in Natchitoches, LA. Evelyn married Darvin Shine Hales December 25, 1945 in Leesville, LA. He preceded her in death March 2, 2003. Mrs. Hales is survived by her children, Ginger Powell and her husband Jerry, Topeka; J. Darvin Hales and his wife Linda, New Iberia, LA; J. Kenneth Hales and his wife Sandy, Bend, OR; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Hales will lie in state and the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel with a scripture reading at 6:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Topeka Cemetery Garden Chapel. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Evelyn Hales

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Candace Siebenmorgen

October 18, 2008

I will always keep Evelyn dear in my heart. Michael and Tisha - you inherited your charm from her. My sympathy to all.

Pattie Combs

October 16, 2008

Evelyn was a very nice southern lady. She made lots of frends while at Presbyterian Manor. She will be missed by all, especially her bingo Buddies. I became quite close to Evelyn and we became frends. She talked often about her family and how much she loved all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always miss our conversations and me taking Evelyn to activities.

Jennifer Carter

October 15, 2008

I have very fond memories of "Grandma." Although she wasn't my actual Grandma, all of Tisha's friends called her this. She was always very kind, sweet, and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-especially my elementary and middle school friend, Tisha.

Jennifer (Wagstaff) Carter

Sharon & William Tunstall

October 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 15, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF EVELYN MAY WE ALL CONTINUE TO CHERISH MEMORIES SPENT WITH OUR LOVE ONES. AND CONTINUE TO LEAN UPON GOD FOR SUPPORT. PROVERBS 3:5

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