Evelyn L. Townsend

Evelyn L. Townsend, 83, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of David E. Townsend, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Liberty Grove, Maryland, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Charles S. Lamkin and Ida Tome Rasmussen.

Evelyn was a 1956 graduate of Oxford High School.  She was a founding member of VFW Post 4480 Ladies' Auxiliary and helped as a Girl Scout Leader.  She worked as a bank teller, first with Farmers Bank of Parkesburg and retiring with Wachovia Bank.  She also worked for DuPont and Al Engel Business Machines.

Evelyn enjoyed reading, cross-stitch, cryptogram puzzles, and traveling with her friends.  She made a delicious chocolate cake, peanut butter eggs, and candy pecans.  Evelyn was extremely proud of her granddaughters.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her daughter, Ellen Brown, wife of Lennie, of Atglen; her two granddaughters, Meghan Brown, wife of Ross Pini, of Boston, and Paige Brown of Bridgeport; her great-grandson, Graham of Boston; and her brother, Mitch Lamkin, husband of Peggy.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Holly Greer and Pat Smullen.

Evelyn's memorial service will be held on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg.  A visitation will take place from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.

In order to protect those at risk, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing while at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com