She was born June 4, 1908 in Philadelphia, Missouri, the daughter of Henry B. Epker and Katherine Margaret Luken Epker.  On August 29, 1929, she married Earl Larry Colvin in Hannibal, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1973.

She was employed by International Shoe Co. in Hannibal and Quincy for 40 years and later worked as a nurse's aide for 10 years at the Illinois Veterans' Home.  Mrs. Colvin was a member of Central Baptist Church, The Women's Bible Class, Coronada and had been a deaconess of the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Alpha Chapter #109. She was an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels for 10 years.

Survivors include a son, Carl C. Colvin and wife Jan, Quincy; 4 grandchildren, Cynthia Steinman and husband Lee, New London, Missouri; Vicky Steinkamp and husband Randy, Foristell, Missouri; Karen Dunn and husband Greg, Makanda, Illinois; Carol Albertazzi and husband Brad, Auburn, California; 1 step granddaughter, Lynn DeBoer and husband Ed, San Jose, California; 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and 2 step grandchildren.  She also was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter-in-law Joan Rossmiller Colvin, a son Richard E. Colvin and his wife, Gwen, a son John Colvin, a grandson Shawn Steinman, a grandson-in-law Brad Townsend and three brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be Friday at 1 pm in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ivan Grueter officiating. Inurnment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, MO.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 until 7 pm at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.  Memorial to the Quincy Humane Society or a charity of the donor's choice in her name would be appreciated.