Evelyn Matney

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Evelyn M. Matney, 87, of Advance passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Jan. 10, 1927, daughter of Scott and Lucille Wright Duffey. She and Lawrence Matney were married Dec. 24, 1951, in Advance. He survives.

Evelyn was a schoolteacher 37 1/2 years. She attended Advance First Church. Her 1958 Bel Air was her pride and joy and her "special" baby. She enjoyed traveling near and far to car shows.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Matney; a brother; and a sister.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the Rev. Bruce Pittman officiating. Burial will be in Morgan Memorial Park in Advance.