Evelyne Hall Evans

January 30, 1936 - December 5, 2016

Mrs. Evelyne Hall Evans, age 80, of Douglas passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following a short illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1936 to the late Otis Hall and the late Mae Dell Higgs Hall. Mrs. Evans, a native of Berrien County, Georgia, was a former Employee of Mary Hill Dumpling Company of Hazlehurst, Ga. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Rev. Oscar Lamar Evans, 1 Grandchild, Joanie Evans, and 2 Brothers, Bill Hall and Leroy Hall. Mrs. Evans was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Janet (Jack) Harper and Patsy Evans, all of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Tim (Sandra) Evans of Alma, GA; 3 Sisters: Carolyn Griffin of Alapaha, GA, Juanita Watson of Douglas, GA and Irma (Rowland) Folsom of Adel, GA; 2 Brothers: Ernest (Ouida) Hall of Lakeland, GA and Earl (Evelyn) Hall of Nashville, GA.; 4 Grandchildren: Scott Harper and Rex Harper both of Douglas, GA, T. J. Evans and Joshua Evans both of Alma, GA; 6 Great Grandchildren: Ariel, Lani and Sam Harper; Gavin, Keegan and Evan Harper. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at 2:00 P. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home, with Rev. John Carver and Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. The Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Jeff Davis County, with Rev. Larry Stone conducting the Graveside Committal Service. Active Pallbearers were: Rex Harper, Scott Harper, Gavin Harper, T. J. Evans, Sam Harper and Wayne Griffin. Special Musical Selections, “It Is Well With My Soul” was rendered by CD Music and “How Great Thou Art” was presented by the Soloist, Shanda Jowers, with Taped Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.