Evelyn Doris Brewer

Evelyn Doris Brewer, 83, of Creston, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2017 at South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights.

Doris was born April 27, 1934 in Emma, Floyd Co., KY to the late Johnnie Lee and Minnie (Davis) Hall and married Lonnie Owen Brewer on April 28, 1950. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2008. Doris retired in 1997 from Solon High School where she had been the head custodian and was a State honorary life member of the Ohio Congress of PTA since 1988. She had made her home in Solon and in Oak Hill prior to moving to Creston after her retirement and enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting and playing the piano. She loved kids and spending time with her family.

Surviving are her children, Henry Owen (Margie) Brewer of Pittsburgh, Jane Ann Pearson of Creston and John Wesley (Diane)Brewer of Creston; 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; sisters, Thelma Carpenter of Ashtabula and Lavada Browning of Eaton Rapids, MI and a brother, Kelly Hall of Mountain Home, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, Russell, Luther, James (Joe), Elva, Aaron Hall and sisters, Fannie Mae Garret, Trennie Shepherd and Pearlie Tackett.

Friends may call Sunday, May 7th from 2-4 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St, Creston where services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in Creston Maple Mound Cemetery at a later date. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com Memorial contributions may be made to Creston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1111, Creston, Ohio 44217

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Name: Dale and Brenda Schiesser Dearest Henry, Janie and John and families, our hearts are broken with yours today. Please know you are in our prayers for God's presence to surround you all with His loving comfort. We love you all. Name: Carol &Dwight Skeans Condolences to the family of one of the sweetest people I know. She was my special aunt. She gave me lots of good advice. Sorry we can't make the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all with peace and comfort. Love Carol Name: Katherine Esber Jane I am so sorry for your loss. I know it's been a difficult road but take peace knowing she has joined your dad and is totally at peace. I'm thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers Name: Jim and Sue Butvin Dear John and Diane, We are so sorry for the unexpected loss of your mother. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the days ahead with faith, family and friends. Much Love. Jim and Sue