Evelyn Jean Setzer Hickory, North Carolina Obituary

Evelyn Jean Setzer

<p>Evelyn Jean Setzer, 91, of Newton, NC, passed away, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Abernethy Laurels.</p><p><br></p><p>Born March 9, 1931 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Homer Ray Setzer and Mary Alberta Davidson Setzer.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Shook; brother, Donald Ray Setzer; and a son-in-law, Joe Holland.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She loved traveling and attending camp meetings at Balls Creek Campground. As a legal secretary, she was very proud of her work in the law office. Evelyn took great pride in all she did. A lifelong musician, Evelyn played piano and organ for several churches in Hickory, NC. A creative person and accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and making all types of crafts. She was a devoted grandmother who loved her grandchildren dearly.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Setzer Hutchinson ( John) of Rockingham, NC and Billie Jean Setzer Holland of Claremont, NC; grandchildren, Andy Holland of Charleston, SC, John Patrick Hutchinson, Jr., Alexander Grant Hutchinson, and Evelyn Rose Hutchinson, all of Rockingham, NC; great-grandson, Lane Holland of Charleston, SC; sister, Mille Rose Settlemyre ( Joe) of Claremont, NC; brothers, Larry Neil Setzer( Carolyn) and Randy Allen Setzer, both of Conover, NC.</p><p><br></p><p>A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Anne Wepner officiating.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorials may be made to Balls Creek Campground, c/o Bob Drum, 3891 Caldwell Rd., Newton, NC 28658.</p><p><br></p><p>Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the Setzer family.</p><p><br></p>
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Evelyn Jean Setzer, 91, of Newton, NC, passed away, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Abernethy Laurels.


Born March 9, 1931 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Homer Ray Setzer and Mary Alberta Davidson Setzer.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Shook; brother, Donald Ray Setzer; and a son-in-law, Joe Holland.


Evelyn was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She loved traveling and attending camp meetings at Balls Creek Campground. As a legal secretary, she was very proud of her work in the law office. Evelyn took great pride in all she did. A lifelong musician, Evelyn played piano and organ for several churches in Hickory, NC. A creative person and accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and making all types of crafts. She was a devoted grandmother who loved her grandchildren dearly.


She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Setzer Hutchinson ( John) of Rockingham, NC and Billie Jean Setzer Holland of Claremont, NC; grandchildren, Andy Holland of Charleston, SC, John Patrick Hutchinson, Jr., Alexander Grant Hutchinson, and Evelyn Rose Hutchinson, all of Rockingham, NC; great-grandson, Lane Holland of Charleston, SC; sister, Mille Rose Settlemyre ( Joe) of Claremont, NC; brothers, Larry Neil Setzer( Carolyn) and Randy Allen Setzer, both of Conover, NC.


A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Anne Wepner officiating.


Memorials may be made to Balls Creek Campground, c/o Bob Drum, 3891 Caldwell Rd., Newton, NC 28658.


Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the Setzer family.


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Sunday, November 20 2022
02:00 PM
Piney Grove Baptist Church
2400 Balls Creek Rd.
Claremont, NC 28610
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