Evelyn L. Richey, 79, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born on October 7, 1941 in Pekin, Indiana, the daughter of the late Clifford Nicholson and Naomi (Grosse) Nicholson. She graduated from Pekin School in Pekin, Indiana. After graduation, Evelyn married Charles A. Richey, on May 29, 1960, who passed away August 19, 2007. Evelyn loved her family and loved gardening and working in her flower garden. She was a long time member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Leota, Indiana. She was also a member of the Red Hats Society. In addition to her husband and parents Evelyn is preceded in death by her daughter, Lavonne D. Kimmick. Those left to cherish her memory are; son, Chris (Cindy) Richey of Scottsburg, Indiana; sister, Lucille(Ronald) Alexander of Scottsburg, Indiana; sister-in-law, Anita Goldsmith; four grandchildren, Carrie (Eric) Marcum, Charity Nicholas, Lyndsay Prichard, and Albert (Abbi) Kimmick; and six great grandchildren, Elijah Marcum, Mylee Marcum, Easton Marcum, Haylee Nicholas, Lucy Prichard, and Avery Kimmick; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation services were entrusted to Collins Funeral Home and interment will be Private at the convenience of the family at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Leota, Indiana. Memorial Contributions to: the Bethel Baptist Cemetery Fund c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.