Evelyn Houk, 95, formerly of Athens died Monday evening, May 18, 2026 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home, Mt. Vernon.  Born October 18, 1930 in Pleasant Hill (Miami County), Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Zimmerman and Louisa (Agne) Zimmerman.

A graduate of Newton High School, she attended Miami University, and received an Honorary Alumni Award from Ohio University.  She was employed at Hobart Manufacturing (where she met her future husband, Clifford C. Houk) and the Alumni Office at Ohio University.  She enjoyed being at home with her children.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Athens and the Downtown Athens Kiwanis Club.  She was a 65 year member of Athens Chapter 175 Order of Eastern Star, where she served as Past Worthy Matron.  She was a Resident Board Member of the Ohio Eastern Star Home.  She volunteered with the Athens High School Band Boosters and the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of the O.U. Community Band and was a founding member of the O.U. Green and White Club.

Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Melissa Knight of New Marshfield; two sons- Marc (Gail) Houk of Medina and Scott Houk of Albany; five grandchildren- Von Houk, Jesse (Marti) Knight, Jamie Knight, Jeremi Knight, and Alex Folden; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Clifford C. Houk, who died December 30. 2015; a sister, Elizabeth Grove; and brothers, Paul and Luther Zimmerman.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff and residents of the Ohio Eastern Star Home for the tremendous care, support and friendships that Evelyn experienced during her ten years there.

Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Scott officiating.  Burial at Alexander Cemetery, Hebbardsville.  Friends may call Tuesday 11:00 a.m. until time of service.  Athens Chapter 175 Order of Eastern Star will hold memorial services Tuesday at 11:50 a.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made via check  to The Ohio University Foundation, P.O. Box 869, Athens, Ohio 45701 for the Evelyn L. Houk Trombone Scholarship endowment (please note on memo line) or online at give.ohio.edu/houk. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.