Barbara Shirley Trussell Everson, 83, of Dresden, died Nov. 11 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, following a brief illness.
She was born in Dresden May 12, 1925, a daughter of Wallace and Nena Trussell.
Barbara attended school in Dresden and graduated from Bridge Academy in 1943. She worked briefly at Commonwealth Shoe in Gardiner, later devoting her time as wife, mother and homemaker.
Barbara married Merton H. Everson on Nov. 1, 1947 in Dresden. They remained in Dresden their entire married life, until his death in 1994. Barbara spent the past five years at Richmond Eldercare in Richmond.
Barbara enjoyed knitting and crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles, and visits from her family. She especially enjoyed going out to eat with her sisters to celebrate their birthdays. She also enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends at Richmond Eldercare.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Merton in 1994; brothers, Roland and Donald Trussell, both of Pittston; sister, Marjorie (Trussell) Paulsen of Oregon on Oct. 25, 2008; and sister-in-law, Marjory Trussell of Pittston in June 2008.
She is survived by her son, David of Dresden; daughter, Shirley and husband David Storkson Sr. of Dresden; sisters, Norma Mansir of Gardiner, Pearl Golden of Pittston, Doris Swasey of Dresden and Clarice Taylor of Dresden and Lake Alfred, Fla.; brother, Roger Trussell of Haines City, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Everson of Dresden, and Emily Trussell of Pittston; three step-grandchildren, Lisa Allen of Augusta, David Storkson Jr. and wife Heidi of Pittston, and Laurie Geroux and husband Michael of Chelsea, three great-grandchildren Amber Allen, Joshua Allen and Justin Geroux, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no visiting hours at the request of the family. Funeral services 2 p.m., Sat., Nov. 15, at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond. Burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden, beside her husband.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to be to Richmond Eldercare Activity Fund, Hathorn St., Richmond, ME 04357.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
