Evelyn C. Lynch, 86

LAUREL - Evelyn C. Lynch of Laurel passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Delmar. She was 86.

Born in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late Noble and Viola Conoway.

Mrs. Lynch was a member of the former Epworth Fellowship Church, currently known as Central Worship, Laurel.

She was a homemaker and was known for making beautiful afghans and her love of sewing and quilting.

Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Lynch, in 2006; a brother, Merrill Conoway; and a sister, Fayetta Ford.

She is survived by her two sons, Merrill Lynch and his wife Ellen of Laurel, and Wayne Lynch and his wife Joy of Lynchburg, S.C.; a daughter, Karen Chamblee and her husband Walter of Seaford; a sister, Louise Huszar of Cambridge, Md.; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Lynch of Wilmington, and Kile Lynch of Laurel; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.

Brother Ray Justice will officiate.

Instead of flowers, the family requests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle Georgetown, DE 19947; or The American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD 21803.