Evelyn Laura Lucash Meharg-Simonich, age 97, passed away peacefully in D’Iberville, MS. She was born in Freeburg, IL on December 27, 1928, she was a 1946 graduate of Freeburg High School, she attended Illinois Commercial College and majored in business, she also attended Patricia Stevens finishing school (modeling) in St. Louis, MO.

Evelyn wore many titles throughout her life. She volunteered for the USO during WWII, She worked as a model on short films, as an executive Legal Secretary at numerous law firms., and later after moving to Texas, she became a Law Enforcement Corrections Officer until her retirement before moving to the MS Gulf Coast.

She learned to pilot a plane in her early fifties, was an exceptional ballroom dancer throughout her life, loved interior designing and traveling. She visited 23 countries in her lifetime. According to her, her most memorable moment was a pilgrimage to Rome to see the Pope and visiting the Holy Land, and attending U.S. Presidential Ball. She was of the Catholic Faith.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Georgia (Wilderman) Lucash; her husbands, Harry Meharg and George Simonich; her sister, Lucille Pemberton, her brother-in-law, Charles Pemberton; and her son-in-law, Jimmy New.

She is survived by her loving and devoted children, John Meharg (Sally), Angie New, Patrick Meharg, Michael Meharg, and her step children, Matthew Simonich (Lisa), Hugh Simonich (Christina), Mary Fritzgerald (Edward); a total of sixteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren all who will miss her deeply.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. prayer service at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., West Jackson County in Biloxi. Interment will follow in Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., West Jackson County, is proudly serving the family. Share memories and condolences by visiting our website at www.riemannfamily.com