EVELYN RUTH "EVA" MASON

Mrs. Eva Mason, age 91, longtime resident of DeFuniak Springs passed away at her home in the early morning hours of July 22, 2022.  She was born March 13, 1931 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert Paul Shazer and Martha Ann Huey Shazer.  Eva worked for thirty five years as a production control manager for Barber Greene Company in Aurora, Illinois.  She and her husband Fred retired to DeFuniak Springs in 1985 and they immediately became active and sustaining members of First United Methodist Church where Eva became District President, District Treasurer and Conference President of United Methodist Women.  After Fred's passing, Eva continued as a faithful and loyal member of First United Methodist Church until ill-health prevented her from attending.  She will be missed by many good friends and especially by her church family.   She is predeceased by her brothers and sisters, James, Gladys, Majorie, William and Paul.

Among survivors are her  brother, Allen Shazer and wife Terri of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, her nephew, William H. "Billy" Shazer, II,  her loyal caretaker, Edna Yates and the entire congregation of First United Methodist Church of DeFuniak Springs.

Memorials may be made in Eva Mason's memory to First United Methodist Church, 88 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.   A Celebration of Eva's life will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in First United Methodist Church. .  The church will be open at 9 A.M. and the service will begin at 10 A.M. with Reverend Francis Turner officiating.    Friends and family may go on line to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign the guest register at jerryevansfuneralhome.com