Mrs. Evelyn Story

Evelyn Story of Murray, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 25, 2026 – just shy of her 96th birthday. Evelyn was born on January 28, 1930, in Gibson County, Tennessee to Jesse and Rosa Franklin. As a young girl she grew up on a dairy farm in Trenton, Tennessee. In her youth she joined the 4-H club and showed cattle. At the age of 15, she won a trip to Chicago, Illinois for the 4-H club congress.

In December of 1946, Evelyn moved to Murray and met the love of her life – Jr. Story. Evelyn graduated in 1948 from the Murray training school and also attended MSU. She was the first girl who showed cattle at MSU. Evelyn and Jr. were married by her uncle, the Rev. Charles A. Wingo on April 28, 1951, at West Fork Baptist Church in Murray. Jr. was enlisted in the Korean war at the time and while serving his country, Evelyn worked at Singer Sewing in Nashville, Tennessee. After serving 2 years in the war as a Master Sargent, Jr. returned to the States and they settled in Murray.

Evelyn worked at Lad and Lassie Children’s Shop in Murray for 17 ½ years and had a total of 25 years in retail sales. She always loved sewing through the years – first for her children then later for her grandkids and great-grandkids. Evelyn and Jr. enjoyed traveling together and loved photography. (She took pics upon pics of their life together and of their family.)

Evelyn was an accomplished seamstress not only making delicate and ornate dresses for her doll collections, but also making her granddaughter, Ali’s wedding dress among several other wedding dresses for other family members.

Evelyn was an avid U.K. Cats fan – even up until her late years she would sometimes ask about the Cats status before other things. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Murray and the Phoebian Sunday School Class.

Evelyn leaves behind two loving sons, Ralph Story and wife Jamie of Paducah, Kentucky and Richard Story and wife Arlene of Sedalia, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Brad Story (Jenny), Andrew Story (Amanda), and Allyson King (Jarrod) all of Mayfield, Kentucky; as well as six great-grandchildren, Clayton Story (Ashley), Knox Story, Ethan Story (Lindsey), Max Story, Riley and Wyatt King all of Mayfield, Kentucky. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Rosa Franklin; her loving husband Jr. Story; and one sister, Martha Fox.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Keith Inman, John Dale, and Bro. Boyd Smith officiating. Entombment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may go to First Baptist Church of Murray, Kentucky 203 South 4th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959, or the charity of choice.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thank you and gratitude to all of those at Passions of Purpose and to the staff of Murray Hospice.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com