Evelyn F. Clemons

Evelyn F. (née Urban) Clemons, 99, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Joliet, Ill., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 3, 2026.
Evelyn grew up in a farming community in southern Minnesota where she developed a lifelong appreciation for country living. Following World War II, she married Alden A. Clemons, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. Together, they raised four children in Joliet.
After raising her family, Evelyn fulfilled a longtime dream of becoming a nurse, earning her licensed practical nursing qualification at Joliet Junior College. She served for many years as a supervising nurse at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, where she remained until her retirement. Following Alden’s passing, Evelyn moved to Westminster where she once again enjoyed farm life, a fitting return to the rural surroundings of her childhood.
Evelyn was known for her remarkable crocheting skills, creating beautiful afghans, bedspreads, doilies and other handcrafted treasures. She was an active member of the Church of the Open Door in Westminster, where she enjoyed participating in the Royal Blue Sunday school class, Super Sixties and Good Shepherd ministries. Evelyn had a special way of making others feel welcome and valued. She genuinely enjoyed sharing stories and conversation, and her warmth and positive outlook naturally drew people to her. Those who spent time with Evelyn often came away feeling encouraged and uplifted.
Evelyn’s faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She trusted in Christ alone for her salvation and would want others to know that eternal life is God’s gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through good works (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:13).
She is survived by sons, James (Tina) Clemons of West Palm Beach, Fla., Richard (Anna) Clemons of Bethel, Vt., and Stephen (Paula) Clemons of Westminster, Md.; grandchildren, Kimberly Clemons, Rebecca Harper, David (Beth) Clemons, Scott Clemons, Angela (Marc) Wonder, Crystal (Erik) Peterson, Matthew (Hesper) Clemons, Lara Clemons and Matthew (Kerri) Lane; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alden A. Clemons; daughter, Catherine Lane; and grandson, Jeremy Lane.
The family will welcome friends on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Church of the Open Door, 550 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the start of the service. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the church website www.opendoorchurch.org.
Evelyn will be laid to rest with her husband at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Church of the Open Door in Westminster, would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.