Iva J. Evans, age 91, formerly of Celina, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015, at her residence in Merritt Island, Florida.

She was born on June 2, 1923 in Claiborne County, Tennessee to Joseph & Ollie Bryant Tuttle. Iva married Carlos Evans on April 7, 1938, and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2007.

Surviving are 2 Sons & 2 Daughters: Ronnie Evans, Gary Evans and Ruby Evans, all of Merritt Island, FL and Ollie Pritchett of Live Oak, FL and more than 70 Grand, Great Grand, and Great Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by a Brother & 2 Sisters: George (Billie) Tuttle of Middlesboro, KY, and Grace (Charles) Davis and Bonnie (David) Lane, both of Tazewell, TN.

She was preceded in death by a Son, Warner Evans.

Iva retired from Goodyear in St. Marys after 25 years of service. She was a member of the United Church of God in Ft. Wayne.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina on Friday, May 22, from 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M., immediately followed by the Funeral Service starting at 2:00. Elder Scott Moss will officiate. Burial will be at Neptune Cemetery in Center Township.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.