of Bryant,

June 14, 1935 - September 23, 2025

Evelyn Clara Schimmel (Pittenger) was called home into eternal rest on the morning of September 23, 2025. Evelyn was born on June 14, 1935 to the late Violet and Edward Pittenger. Evelyn was born in Jackson, Nebraska and spent her childhood there. She met her soon to be husband, Willie Schimmel while he was in Air Force basic training in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Evelyn and Willie were inseparable from then until his passing in 2013. During their almost 59-year marriage, they welcomed their two sons, Dale William and Gary Samuel, were blessed with 4 granddaughters, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her sons, Dale (Denise) Schimmel and Gary Schimmel; her granddaughters, Brixey (David) Hendrix, Jessie (Jason) Minor, Bailey (Ross) Smith, and Toni Schimmel; and her great-grandchildren, Collin, Luke, Delilah Minor; Eden and Ruby Hendrix, Lewis Smith; her sister Bev Baker of Sioux City, Iowa; and her brother, Ed Pittenger of Ankeney, Iowa; and a number of nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie, her parents, sister Connie, brother John, and her daughter-in-law Deanna.

A faithful member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Evelyn was deeply involved in the Landmark Ladies Auxiliary for many years until her health declined. She was known for her generous spirit, servant's heart, and remarkable cooking-always making sure others were cared before herself.

Evelyn's unwavering devotion to her husband, children, and grandchildren, and her selfless nature was apparent to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity and strength. Her family finds comfort knowing she is reunited in heaven with Willie, and is no longer suffering.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Fox Ridge Assisted Living in Bryant, Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Encore Heart Hospital for the care and kindness shown to Evelyn in her final years.

Visitation for Evelyn will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, with Funeral Service beginning at 1:00pm, Brother David Robinson will officiate. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Landmark Cemetery immediately following the service.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
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