Evelyn “Peanut” Jeffers, age 87, passed away at Henry Community Health on July 22, 2022.  She was born August 26, 1934, the daughter of Thomas and Hattie York, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.

Evelyn loved to travel to Tennessee, especially to Pigeon Forge.  When her health permitted her, she loved to clean house.  She had attended The Church of God in Jacksboro, Tennessee.  She was the greatest mom and grandma there ever was; she was loved and will be dearly missed.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter: Renee Cougill; her grandson and his wife: Sean and Kristy Cougill; and two great grandchildren: Trenton Cougill and Kyle Cougill.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Melvin Jeffers; four brothers: Clarence York, Floyd York, Eweldeane York and James Robert York; and two sisters: Eliza Neathers and Wathalean Yarnelli.

Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 12 Noon, with Pastor Jim Webb officiating.  Family and friends may visit the funeral home Wednesday two hours prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Springlawn Cemetery, New Paris, Ohio.  Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com