Evelyn Leeder, 66, daughter of William and Bertha Hollie Reck, was born Oct. 1, 1941, in Illinois. She died June 30, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center at West Plains.

She married Lloyd Leeder Aug. 20, 1964.

Mrs. Leeder enjoyed playing bingo and blackjack and visiting with her friends while in the nursing home.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Surviving are a special niece, Kathy Keeler of Pomona; a stepdaughter, Judy Swindle; a grandson, two great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.

Graveside services were July 8 at Pine Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Evelyn Leeder Memorial Fund in care of Evans Funeral Home.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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