Evelyn Louise Owens Ott, 98, of New Market formerly of Timberville died
January 3, 2023 at the Skyline Terrace Nursing Home in Woodstock.
She was born May 24, 1924 in Ridgely, WV and was the daughter of the late
Lewis and Susan Hotchkiss Owens.
Evelyn was a homemaker and she and her husband fostered over 80+ foster
children over the years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family and was a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church in New
Market.
On February 24, 1947 she married Joseph Edward Ott who preceded her in
death on October 20, 1992.
Surviving is a daughter, Susan Cline of New Market; sons, Patrick Ott of
Timberville, Leslie Ott of Broadway, Wayne Martin Ott of Broadway, nine
grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, niece, and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a son, William “Bill” Ott; grandson, Edward
Cline; son-in-law, William “Bill” Cline; and twelve siblings.
A memorial service will be held May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Reformation
Lutheran Church in New Market. Interment will follow.
Friends and family are invited to attend a picnic on the river near Evelyn's
house following the services.
Grandle Funeral Home