Evelyn A. Hinson

December 24, 1927 - April 12, 2021

Evelyn Ann Hinson (nee Kotcher), 93, of Berea, Ohio passed away on April 12, 2021. Evelyn was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 24, 1927 to the late Rose and John Kotcher. She graduated from Collinwood High School in 1945 and worked for the Ohio Bell Telephone company. During that time, Evelyn met Donald Hinson and they were married on October 29, 1949. They made their home in Berea where they raised their four daughters. Evelyn worked at the former Revco drug store on Bagley Rd. for 29 years, where she made many friends. An excellent cook and baker, she enjoyed entertaining family and friends. There was always room at the table for anyone who came to the door during a meal or celebration. Many of Evelyn’s happiest hours were spent in her gardens tending her flowers and vegetables. She coaxed beautiful blooms from her rose bushes which she shared with her family. She loved to dance and her favorite music ranged from polkas to big band to rock and roll. If there was a dance floor, she was on it. Evelyn enjoyed traveling and took many trips with her family throughout her life. Whether camping, fishing, road-tripping, flying to a destination or taking a cruise, she relished the opportunity to experience new places. Evelyn’s Catholic faith was unwavering and she prayed one of her many rosaries daily with her intentions for all in need of divine intercession. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Patricia Becka (Paul, deceased), Karen Mazur (David, deceased), Donna (Michael) Paad, Laura (Thomas) Oatey; grandchildren Kimberly (Josef) Wantschik, Krista Becka, Michelle Mazur, Anna Winters, Jaquelin Winters and great-grandchildren Paul, Alex and Emilie Wantschik. Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Rose Kotcher, sister Marion Zivko (Daniel, deceased) and brother Raymond Kotcher. Visitation ending with the rosary will be held from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted on Friday, April 16, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 17 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 250 Kraft St., Berea, Ohio. Please meet at church. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.