Evelyn Joyce McClellan, 88, of Owensville, Indiana passed away peacefully August 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 9, 1929 in Mt. Carmel, IL to the late Charles E. and Mary Bethyl (Griess) Armstrong.

She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, class of 1946. Joyce married Donald Winfred McClellan on January 23, 1948.

Joyce will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, Grandma Joyce and great grandma. Joyce faithfully served Christ for 68 years as a member of the Byrns Church until South Gibson Apostolic Church was founded and built upon land donated by Joyce and her late husband Don. She served her community and church for many years as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School Teacher, and taught many people to play the piano. Hobbies and interests included gardening, sewing, crocheting, and playing the piano. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her ability to make all feel welcomed like family.

She is survived by her children Thomas (Debra) McClellan, Robert (Fred) McClellan, Brenda (Sue) Curl, Donald (Kimberly) McClellan, and Chris (Stacy) McClellan; siblings Joan Hensley and Michael (Margaret) Armstrong; grandchildren Brian McClellan, Valerie McClellan, Lori (Darin) Hupp, Heather (Jason) Thomas, Stephanie (Tim) Kruse, Shannon (Josh) Kohlmeyer, Zach (Jennifer) McClellan, Kayla (Robert) Goad, Joshua McClellan, and Brogan McClellan; 14 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Charles E. and Bethyl Armstrong; husband Donald W. McClellan; brother Robert Armstrong; son Rodney Lee McClellan; son in law Allen Curl; and grandson Colin McClellan.

Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. McClellan.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Holders Funeral Home from 3p.m.- 8p.m. and Thursday 9a.m. at the Church until service time. Funeral will be Thursday August 16, 2018 10a.m at South Gibson Apostolic Church in Owensville, IN with Pastors Freels and Davis officiating. Interment will be held at Maumee Cemetery.