Gay Evans, age 72, of Nacogdoches, passed away from this life on March 5, 2023. She was born September 30, 1950, in Center, Texas.
She is survived by her loving husband, Burl Evans Sr.; brother, Billy Richards; son Toby Brittain and wife Seranda Brittain, son, Kevin Brittain and wife Sobe Brittain, son Jefferson Evans and wife Mary Evans; daughter, Becky "Ali" Canyon, son; Larry Evans and wife Jennifer Evans; daughter, Debra Dietz and husband Ron Dietz.
She had 17 grandchildren, Lauren McComber, Alden Brittain, Mason Brittain, Chandler Brittain, Destin Brittain, Kolten Brittain, Erika Herrera, Jefferson Evans Jr., Jana Childers, Jessica Ingham, Rushton Graves, Ashton Graves, Megan Evans Tiscareno, MacKenzie Evans, Delaney Evans Valdez, Laremy Evans, and Emilie Dietz.
Gay also had 17 great grandchildren.
Gay is preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Holcomb; step father, Charlie Holcomb; father, Billy Richards; son, Burl Evans Jr.; son, Garry Evans; and grandchild, Breleigh Ratliff.
Gay grew up in Shelbyville where she attended Shelbyville High school.
Gay was a hair dresser and retail store manager for many years. She lived in Nacogdoches where she enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening, cooking, and most of all she loved spending time with her husband and family.
She was a member of Eastside United Pentecostal Church where she loved to worship God. She was a pure and kind soul; if you ever met her, you loved her. Our family is grateful to know that Gay is finally at peace and walking the streets of gold.
A visitation for Gay was held Friday, March 10, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965. A funeral service occurred Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside United Pentecostal Church, 3801 Center Rd., Nacogdoches, Texas.
Pallbearers included Gay Evans nine grandsons.
Gay was laid to rest in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
Any monetary donations can be made in Gay Evans honor to Eastside United Pentecostal Church. http://eastsideupc.net (http://eastsideupc.net/)