Geneva Evans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Geneva “Jenny” Evans was born in Clarksdale, MS on April 27, 1938, to Will & Gracie Edwards, she was the youngest of 11 children. Sweet Baby Jenny was 14 years of age, at the time of meeting her doting spouse (James Lee Evans), whom she later married and had 4 children with her spouse and 5 additional children. Jenny received Christ while attending First Baptist of Bellwood Church, IL. under the leadership of Pastor Charles Ingram. She graduated High School, while in Clarksdale, MS. Jenny had an array of occupations, Child Care Provider, Adult Care Giver and a Home Maker. She loved taking care of others, especially her family. Jenny was a loyal and devoted mother, grandmother, auntie, sister and friend. She would always make herself available if her family needed her. She would forgive people easily, even if they wronged her; she would see a glimmer hope in everyone. She mostly enjoyed cooking, playing cards, keeno & bingo and just spending time with her family. Jenny was funny as well; she’d tell you about yourself but, tactful (LOL) and she was resourceful & a women that didn’t mind using tools. No job or task to great or small for her. Who is Jenny? Someone you’d love to know, someone who would remain in your corner always, someone that would listen without judgement, someone who would give you sound advice when necessary, someone who would give you the shirt off her back and her last bite of food to eat. She was all things beautiful to anyone she encountered. Jenny has left a monumental stamp of love on her family. Jenny would want us to hold onto all the loving memories made, the laughs; we laughed and even the cries we’ve shared. She was the last Matriarch of this family. GONE BUT, NOT FORGOTTEN. Have TRUST AND FAITH that JESUS will see us through! Our special gem, GENEVA “JENNY” EVANS gained her wings on June 27th 2022 at the age of 84. Preceded in death; Will and Gracie Edwards (parents); James Lee Evans Sr. (spouse); James “MAINE” Lee Evans, Jr. and Michael Evans (2 sons). She leaves to cherish her memory: Dorothy Evans-Brown (Wesley); Helen Evans (Love); Henry Evans; Patrick Evans (Paulette); Julia Evans; Antonio Evans (Keisha) and Tawanda Evans (Earnest). Additionally, 20 grandchildren & 32 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces & nephews and family & friend

Geneva Evans

April 27, 1938 - June 27, 2022