Joan Evans

Joan PhyllisEvans, 75, of West Union, Smithburg community, departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born February 2, 1939 at Central Station a daughter of the late Paul E. and Sylvia G. Dillon James. On June 30, 1961 she married Clarence Duane Evans who preceded her in death on November 11, 2013.

Surviving is one daughter, Cassandra "Sandy" Ewing and husband William "Bill", Smithburg, one son Craig Duane Evans, Black Lick, one grandson, Clayton Duane Evans, Marietta, OH, one granddaughter, Sarah Elaine Evans, Black Lick, four sisters, Joyce Hollis and husband Lowell, Washington Court House, OH, Linda Campbell and husband John, Pullman, Naomi Cunningham, West Union, Barbara Reed, West Union, one brother, Lonnie James and wife Shari, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Martha Evans, three brothers, Carl, Dewayne and Emmit James.

Joan was a homemaker and had worked at Quality Garments of West Union and Moore's Store in Smithburg. She enjoyed gardening, canning and was an avid photographer. If Joan didn't have a camera in her purse it would be in her hand. She has several thousand photos' that show how much she loved photography. She loved cats and is survived by her three feline friends, Fluffy, Rosie and Sweetie. Joan was a member of Red Oak Grove Church. She was a witness for the Lord and loved to read the Bible and faithfully read it every day. Even in her last days she requested that it be read to her every night. Joan's grandchildren were her pride and joy. When they came to visit, her eyes would light up and a smile would brighten her face. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Heather Reed, Barbara Reed and to People's Hospice and Dr. Paul Davis.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Spurgeon Funeral Home 212 Front St. West Union on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11:00AM with Pastor David Moore presiding. Interment will follow in the Masonic Memorial Park, West Union. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 2-8PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Doddridge County Humane Society 1286 Wiseman Run Salem, WV 26426.

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