Evelyn Morrow, 78 of Kanagua, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2008. She was born July 18, 1930 in Pembroke, N.C. daughter of the late William and Mayola Johnson Mercer. She was a well respected former business owner, a beautician was very active in her community serving as head of the Neighborhood Watch, volunteer beautician at the Gallipolis Developmental Center and had run for Gallia County Commissioner.
Evelyn is survived by two children, Linda Lanham of Kanagua and Danny C. Morrow of Gallipolis. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Jody Lanham, Adeanna Schoonover, Cherlyn Lawrence, Dawn Lanham, Bethany Morrow, Danielle Ryan, Leah Morrow and Jay Karr; and fourteen great-grandchildren: Cody, Telia, Carl, Wayne, Tasha, Kasey, Savannah, Colton, Peyton, Kaleb, Donivan, Logan, Briley and Lilly.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Morrow, one granddaughter and two brothers, Alvin and John Mercer.
Funeral services will be conducted 6:00 P.M. Monday November 3, 2008 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis with Pastor Gary Revel officiating.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home 4:00-6:00 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2008. In accordance with her wishes interment will follow at the convenience of the family.
