Evelyn Odell Looney, age 86, of Karnes City, died Aug. 15, 2010. She was born on the Hoff Ranch in Pawnee on Oct. 19, 1923 to James L. and Inez Hoff Looney, and she was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her brother, James D. “Jake” and his wife Charlene Looney of Karnes City; nieces, Jayma and husband James Wood and Melanie and husband Tracy Witte of Karnes City; great-nephews and nieces, Jim and wife Tracy Wood, Laurie and husband Anthony Alvarez, Tyler Witte and Tara Witte; and great-great nephew, Brock Wood.
She graduated from Pawnee High School and retired from First Nichols National Bank where she worked for over 60 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kenedy. Evelyn has resided in Karnes City the past few years, after spending most of her life in Kenedy.
The family will receive friends at the Eckols Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 17, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at the Eckols Chapel with Rev. John Wheat officiating. Interment will be in the Karnes County Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made in Evelyn’s name to Nurses in Touch or the donor’s choice