Katie V Evans
March 10, 1930 – February 21, 2012

Katie Vaughan Evans, 81, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 21.

She was born in Green County, NC on March 10, 1930 to the late Jesse Vance and Bessie McKeel Vaughan.

Katie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She will be remembered for her great love of the joy she found in the simple things of life.

She attended Rock Ridge High School and on November 25th, 1950 she married the late Millard George Evans and became a devoted wife and homemaker that always put her family first.

She is survived by sons: Donnie Evans and Ricky Evans; daughter Beth Evans and her “adopted children”; Donna Evans, Gracie Evans, Lucia Burt, Chris Pittman, Kim Pittman and grandchildren; Brandi Evans and Daniel Pittman.  Also by sister, Mildred Davis of Rock Ridge, and brother, Ervin and wife, Betty Lou Vaughan of Bailey.

The family would like to offer a special thank you for the team from United Hospice that offered their love and support.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24.  The Rev. Bennie Poythress will officiate.

The family will receive friends and family at the home of Ricky and Gracie Evans, 8323 Town Creek Road, Rocky Mount at other times.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be directed to the United Hospice of Eastern Carolina, 301 S Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC  27804.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.