Evelyn Hipplehuser, age 80, of Deltona, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Florida.

Born on February 13, 1946, in Americus, Georgia, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Buren L. Jones and George Evelyn “Polly” Jones. She graduated from Darton College in Albany, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and enjoyed a long and successful career as a dedicated nurse.

Evelyn cherished spending time visiting with family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who found great joy in her relationships.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Hipplehuser (2005); her brother, Buddy Jones of Lumpkin, Georgia (1984); and her parents.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Christopher S. Bridges; her grandchildren, Devon, Lauren, and Scout; her brother, Thomas B. Jones of Newnan, Georgia; her sisters, Lila Gamble of Dawson, Georgia, and Ann Kelley of Albany, Georgia; and many beloved nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Weston Baptist Church in Weston, Georgia.

Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825 will handle the service. www.baldwinfuneralhome.com 229-887-2750