Evelyn Lynn Earle, 97, wife of the late John K. Earle III, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Cora Lynn.
Mrs. Earle was a dedicated educator, serving the Greenville County School District for over 30 years. She loved writing, painting, and gardening, but her favorite activity was winning at Scrabble. Her favorite memories were of beach trips with her family, whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by her son, John Kern Earle IV (Lynn); daughters, Louise Earle Peden (Bob), Lynn Earle Martin (Chip), and Andrea Earle Lingard (Jack); grandchildren, Corrie Lynn Earle, John David Earle, Haley Earle Chambers, Elizabeth Earle Martin, MD, Laura Young Martin, MD, Sydney Farrell Pinnen, Wilson Earle Peden, Samuel John Lingard, and Thomas Andrew Lingard; twelve great grandchildren; and a special friend, Carolyn Segers.
A Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University, located at 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences and your favorite memories may be shared with the family by clicking the “Leave a Message, Share a Memory” button on the main obituary page.
To plant a tree in memory of Evelyn Lynn Earle, please visit our Tribute Store.