Evelyn Pearl (Sanders) Ray, 79 of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of the late George Duey and Jessy Pearl (Rockwood) Sanders, she was born November 23, 1942 in Fulton, Missouri. Evelyn was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, Gary Hysell and Robert Hysell both of LaPlata, MO; four sisters, Norma Burkhart of LaPlata, MO, Cathy Bryant of Kirksville, MO, Virginia Sanders out of State, and Barbara Sanders out of State; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She resided most of her life in Kirksville, Missouri and was employed a number of years for Twin Pines Adult Care Center. Evelyn loved watching movies.

Graveside services with viewing will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville.

Pallbearers will be Rob Nickel, Sherman Shoemaker, Jerry Shoemaker, Trever Hopper, James Sanders, and Jacob Sanders.

Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville is in charge of services and no public visitation will be held.