Evelyn L. Beal, age 81, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born November 16, 1935 in Raymond, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Henry & Rosella (Haven) Biddle.  On June 13, 1953 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Jack Beal, and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2012.

She was a homemaker, and had also worked at Hillenbrand Industries in Batesville.  She and her husband also owned & operated the Cedar Grove Package Store in Cedar Grove for many years.

Evelyn was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Penntown; member and past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1130 Ladies Auxiliary; as well as the Moose Lodge in Florida.

Survivors include a daughter, Connie Beal of Palm Harbor, Florida; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dexter (Barbara) Beal of Sharonville, Ohio and Vernon (Robin) Beal of Loveland, Ohio; a sister, Ruth Ann Peetz of Napoleon, Indiana; a brother, Howard (Doris) Biddle of Sunman, Indiana; six grandchildren, Jack, Jamey, Sam, & Ali Beal; Emily Cunniff & Hannah Sachse; as well as 6 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Gunter and Mary Ellen Gartenman.

Family & Friends may visit from 9 until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor Lynne Busch-Rae will officiate the Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery in Penntown.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns United Church of Christ or Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department.  Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Beal family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .