Iola Etta (Leasure) Bevins

Iola Etta (Leasure) Bevins, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Iola was born August 26, 1942, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Wesley and Thelma Alice (Thomas) Leasure. On June 1, 1967, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Ernest Reed Bevins, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2002.

In addition to her husband and parents, Iola was preceded in death by her son, Ernest Reed Bevins Jr.; and siblings, Earl, Barton, Glen and Rose Leasure, Agnes Knell, Dorothy Reynolds, and infant siblings, Dolly and Donnie Leasure.

Iola is survived by her children, Dorothy "Big Baby" (Bruce) Smith, Linda (Kevin) Wipert, Barton (Rachel) Bevins, and Thelma "Sissy" (Roger) Johnson; grandchildren, Jordan (Eric) Donoho, Ashley (Matthew) Detillion, Sandi Smith, Jennifer (Cory) Maier, Barton Bevins Jr. (Kayla Virgin), Bradley Bevins (Chelsea Short), Kristyn (Jacob) Davis, Matthew Johnson, Leah Wipert (Ryan Wilkey), and Rachel (Steve) Irvin; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Hayden, Rosalynn Etta, Collin, Callie, Harper, Logan, Liam, Lennox, Abby, Ruby, Carter, and Ryder; siblings, Wendell (Janet) Leasure, Danny Leasure (Michael Parson), Larry (Phylis) Leasure, John Leasure, Joanne Christman, and Beatrice Leasure; and numerous other special family members and friends whom she cherished.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Pastor Larry Leasure officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery, Chillicothe. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. at Hill's. Condolences and floral gifts can be made on Iola's online guest registry at www.hillfhkingston.com.