Evelyn Tait

Evelyn Tait, age 78, of Chanute, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Chanute, Kansas. Evelyn was born on July 6, 1938 in Westphalia, KS the daughter of Virgil Leroy and Agnes (Constable) Kelley. On September 26, 1961, Evelyn married Joe F. Tait at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute. Joe survives her at the home. Evelyn was born and raised in Westphalia, KS, then in 1958 her family relocated to Colony, KS then once Evelyn graduated high school, she relocated to Iola, KS where she took a job working in the Allen County Tag Office. She worked there for a year before marrying Joe and moving to Chanute, KS. Once married, they had four children and Evelyn stayed at home to raise them. She helped with the local Girl Scout troop and was a parent-teacher aide while her youngest daughter was in grade school at Hutton Elementary. Most recently, she worked in the lunchroom at St. Patrick’s Catholic School for several years. Evelyn was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute, KS where she was active in the Altar Society and the Daughters of Isabella. Evelyn is survived by: Husband: Joe F. Tait of Chanute, KS Son: David (Christine) Tait of Chanute, KS Daughters: Lucinda “Cindy” (Cary) Brown of Sun City, AZ Valerie (Doug) Newby of Kechi, KS Sharla Tait of Humboldt, KS Sisters: Lois (Kelley) Zoellner of Wichita, KS Pauline (Kelley)(Ted) Alexander of North Little Rock, AR 10 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Robert “Jr.” Kelley, Paul Kelley, and John Kelley. A Vigil Service with Rosary will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute, KS on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute, KS on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Humboldt, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to The Alzheimer’s Association or St. Patrick’s Catholic School and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.

Evelyn Tait

July 6, 1938 - December 13, 2016