Evelyn Buxton Vogel's Obituary
A devoted wife and mother, gifted baker, lover of puzzles and crafting, Evelyn Buxton Vogel, 85, died Friday, May 10, 2019.
Evelyn was born on November 21, 1933 in Warrenton, Missouri, but for most of her adult life resided in Kenner, Louisiana. She graduated from Lake View High School, in Lake View, Iowa, married Ervil Vogel of Wall Lake, Iowa, and the couple settled in Kenner, Louisiana.
Evelyn loved word puzzles of any kind, westerns, and classic mystery television shows. She also loved giving back to the community that helped her raise her family, including hand making gifts for all of her children’s schools. Each holiday at the Vogel household also brought the anticipation and promise of sampling her wonderful treats and sweets.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Ervil Lester Vogel; her two sisters, Opal Simon and Shirley Bickford; two sons, Mark Vogel and his wife Rachel of Kenner, Michael Vogel and his wife Eileen of Kenner; three daughters, Julie Vogel Vernotzy and her husband Doug of Metairie, Lisa Marie Vogel of New Orleans, and Linda Vogel Rozas and her husband Barry of Lafayette. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Gary and Lauren Vogel, Kristi Couch, Jared and Jamie Vogel, Ashley and Jesse Vinturella, Joshua Lumpkin, Nicole Lumpkin, Taylor Rozas, Matthew Rozas, and Jack Rozas, and 8 great-grandchildren Zachary, Logan, Katie, Tyler, Jacob, Jonah, Gabriella, and Evelyn Grace.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Grace Buxton, and her sister, Fiona Buxton.
A private celebration of life and memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Pinecrest Gardens Memorial in Covington, Louisiana, where she will also be interred.
Evelyn’s favorite charity is Magnolia Community Services.100 Central Avenue Jefferson, LA 70121, at www.mcs-nola.org.
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