COMMERCE – Maryleen Evans, 96, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Peachtree Village.
Born in Jackson County she was the daughter of the late James N. and Mary Elizabeth Short Edwards. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke S. Evans; and grandchildren, Emily Hill Coker and Bill Perry.
Survivors include a son, Harvey Evans, Del Rio, Tenn.; daughters, Betty Waller and Phyllis Jones, both of Commerce; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m., from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver and Verlin Reece officiating. Burial will be in Short Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy
Mon, Apr 14, 2014 - 01:34 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to Genny and her family during this difficult time. Looks like [...]
Mon, Apr 14, 2014 - 09:58 AM
We want to express our sympathy for your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with y [...]
Sat, Apr 12, 2014 - 07:51 PM
My favorite memories of michael: his quick catch as a four year old, of a rusty jim lizard off [...]
Fri, Apr 11, 2014 - 09:36 AM
What a beautiful expressions of Michael's life. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
be playing some music for all them and my mom.
She always wanted him to play "Bridge over trouble Waters". There is no more troubled waters.