Mary Helen Evans age 86 of Fairfield, Ohio (formerly of Wilmington, Ohio) passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2, 2026 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1939, the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Leugers) Beeler.

She married William O. Evans on February 28, 1959, at St. Stephen Church in Hamilton, Ohio. They shared 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 5, 2011. She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Wilmington, Ohio and most recently of St. Ann Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and worked at The Second National Bank in Hamilton. Later in life, she had a career as a Deputy Clerk for the Clinton County Treasurer’s Office in Wilmington. She was an active volunteer with Wilmington Public Library.

Mary Helen was a devoted and supportive Mom to her four children and enjoyed countless family trips to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She and her husband loved traveling and the beauty of many states and especially the ocean. She was very proud of her grandchildren and their activities were a very important part of her life. Her great grandchildren were an additional blessing to her.

She found happiness with reading a good book, eating a sweet treat, bird watching and sitting outside surrounded by her flowers.

Survivors include 4 children, William (Bonnie) Evans, Lisa (Tom) Whittenburg-Lang, Michael (Michelle) Evans and Jennifer Endsley; 8 grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Kensrue, Nick (Erica) Whittenburg, Alex (Melanie) Whittenburg, Stephen (Julia) Whittenburg, Tony and Drew Evans, Beth (Kyle) Endsley-Parker, and Anna Endsley; 4 great grandchildren, Jacob, Edie, Mira, and Felix. She is also survived by a sister, Ann Glowka, nieces and nephews, extended family and lifelong friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm Monday May 11, 2026 in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, OH. Prayers will be offered at 9:30am Tuesday May 12, 2026 in the Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Ann Church. Entombment will be in St. Stephen Mausoleum. The family encourages all guests wear a shade of blue, as it was Mary Helen’s favorite color. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hamilton or a local library of your choice.

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