Evelyn Houchins

Evelyn Marie Houchins, age 90, of Frankford, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Funeral services for Evelyn will be Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green with Rev. Richard Epperson officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Frankford, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Evelyn was born on June 22, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to Lucille and Joseph Robinson. Evelyn was the eldest of 11 children. She graduated Frankford High School in 1954. Evelyn and Dale were married on April 7, 1957. He preceded her in death. Evelyn was a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were truly the light of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to share stories about their accomplishments and adventures. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and liked to play cards in her spare time. She is survived by her children, Michael Houchins and Aaron Houchins (Paula); daughter-in-law, Mary Houchins; grandchildren: Mikala Simons (Chad), Patrick Houchins (Kaitlyn), Katie Houchins, Matt Marshall (Alexa), and Jake Marshall (Madison); great-grandchildren: Everhett Simons, Ellodie and Adalynn Marshall; siblings: Pat Robinson, Rita Kalman (Pete), Tom Robinson, Frank Robinson (Pam), Neil Robinson (Elaine), and Raymond Robinson (Sheila); and sister-in-law, Margaret Brown (Cuff). Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Houchins; son, Leandrew; siblings: Jerri Ann Kurz, Dan Robinson, Ruth Brakebill, and Theresa Pittsley; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Robinson, Debbie Robinson, and Catherine Houchins; and brother-in-law, Floyd Houchins. Thank you to the staff of Beloved Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hannibal, Missouri for caring for Evelyn. Thank you to the hospice nurses of St. Croix. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Burroughs, Darin Epperson, Doug Epperson, Tony Schindler, Ronnie Spegal, and Tracy Finnigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Spegal, Bob Don Jackson, and Calvin (Cuff) Brown. Memorials may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Evelyn Houchins

June 22, 1935 - June 2, 2026