Evelyn L. Wright, age 62, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away in her home at 8:25 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2014 after her ongoing battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1952 in Monticello, Illinois. She was the daughter of Harold Oscar and Norma Jean Pettyjohn. She graduated from the class of 1970 in Bement, Illinois.

Evelyn was a well-loved member of the community, and had memberships at the Eagles Aux. 3667, Clinton, MO. and Grandview Elks in Grandview, MO. Evelyn could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. She could be seen often at the Eagles with her husband of 44 years, Bill, working behind the counter or doing anything that was needed to help out.

After starting out as a casual clerk at the post office in 1986, Evelyn worked her way up to being a full time carrier. She worked at the post office for 27 years. She was always striving to make sure the people on her route knew she cared. Several times putting herself down tricky roads and avoiding obstacles to make sure the mail got through.

Evelyn is survived by her husband Bill Wright, two sons, Bill Wright, Jr., of Leesburg, Florida, and Trent Wright, of Lexington, Oregon; daughter Elizabeth Schlesener and husband Jimmy, of Wheatland, Missouri; mother, Norma Pettyjohn, Bement, Illinois; two brothers, Allen and Junior Pettyjohn, Bement, Illinois; sister, Margaret Tobin, Salivin, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services for Evelyn will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.