Mrs. Evelyn S. Gerlack

November 17, 1921 - May 29, 2017

Evelyn Sheets Gerlack, age 95 years of Paulsboro went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 29, 2017. Born in Paulsboro, she spent her whole life there. She was a graduate of Paulsboro High School Class of 1939 and Pierce Business School in Philadelphia. She was the only child born to Mabel Carter and John Sheets. Mrs. Gerlack was predeceased by her husband William Gerlack in 1964. She was a lifetime and the oldest member of Billingsport United Methodist Church where she was organist for many years until blindness prevented her from playing (following in her mother’s footsteps). The Lord continued to guide her fingers on the organ keys as she played many more years from memory. She captivated the congregation with her beautiful music. Mrs. Gerlack enjoyed cooking and traveling, but her greatest passion was playing the organ. She was employed as a Secretary at Mobil Oil Co. to the technical department and later the refinery manager. She is survived by many loving friends and church members. Evelyn’s wish was a graveside service to be held at 12 PM Thursday June 1, 2017 at Eglington Cemetery, Kings Hwy., Clarksboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the General Fund of Billingsport U.M. Church, c/o Cheryl Corradetti, 855 S. Mullen Ave., Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.