On Saturday, October 17, 2020 Evelyn Jean Soliday went to be with The Lord at the beautiful age of 91, joining her husband, parents, sister, brother and several friends.  She was surrounded by the love of her family as she passed into eternity.

Evelyn was born on July 30, 1929 to the late Paul and Eva (Thompson) Miller.  She lived at Rocky Fork for 89 years before moving to SharonBrooke Senior Assisted Living in September 2018.  She was a graduate of Newark High School.  Before she retired in 1994, Evelyn was the bookkeeper and title clerk for several automobile agencies in Newark, most recently Ron Klein Buick and Indian Mound Pontiac.

Everyone who knew Evelyn knew that she loved gospel and patriotic music.  From the time she was a little girl, Evelyn loved to play the piano and sing.  She and her mother played the piano and organ at the Rocky Fork Church of Christ, where Evelyn was an active member for 91 years.   Evelyn continued to play for Sunday services until age 90.  She loved all animals, and especially had a soft heart for stray cats, giving them a home on her porch for many years.  Evelyn also enjoyed swimming and exercising, and was even exercising two days before her passing.

Evelyn will be deeply missed by her daughter, Karen (Soliday) Scott, son-in-law Steven Scott; granddaughters, Tamara (Todd) Owens and Kimberly (George) Fackler;  great-grandchildren, Blake and Payton Owens and Madelyn Dawson; and numerous friends at Rocky Fork Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Soliday; her sister, Frances Mitchell; and brother Ralph Miller.

Calling hours will be from 5 - 8 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Rocky Fork Church of Christ, 12969 Techniglas Road, Newark.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, October 21 at Rocky Fork Church of Christ, with Pastor Moses Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Fork Cemetery.  Due to COVID-19, the family asks that masks please be worn.

Evelyn's family wishes to thank the members of Rocky Fork Church of Christ for all of their support over the years, the staff at SharonBrooke Senior Assisted Living and Park Rehab for her wonderful care and physical therapy during the last two years, and the ER and ICU nurses and doctors at Licking Memorial Hospital who provided excellent medical care and support during her final hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rocky Fork Church of Christ or the Humane Society of Licking County in Evelyn's name.

Vensil & Chute Funeral Home – Newark Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.