Evelyn Jones Brown, 78, of Waco, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 10AM Thursday, June 16th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Adams officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Wednesday, June 15th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
During her entire life, Evelyn was involved in numerous church ministries, her favorite being the Care Net Baby Bottle Drive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Jones; four sisters; and two brothers.
She is survived by daughters, Janice Spencer, Jeanne Snodgrass and husband Michael, and Charlotte Bauman and husband Charlie, all of Waco; step-sons, Alan Jones of Waco, and Terry Jones and wife Dee of San Antonio; step-daughter, Connie Rosenberg of Pineville, LA; sister, Lynette Shepperd and husband Jamie of Speegleville; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Memorials should be made to Care Net Crisis Pregnancy, 1818 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to Providence Hospital E.R., Dr. Daniels, Dr. Encarnacion, Dr. Chakmakjian, nurse Andrew, and 4th floor nurse Phoebe.
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My deepest sympathies go out to your family. Evelyn was a wonderful woman. She was always there for me. I know that when she entered into his kingdom God looked at her and said well done good and faithful servant.
To The Family,
It’s been more than thirty years since I’ve seen Aunt Evelyn. I always remembered her being with the church and having good times with her in the summer. And now she is in a better place. May the lord bless her.
Love,
Your Cousin Ava Homburg Naputi & Family
I haven’t known your mom very long, but enjoyed her wisdom on our new Wed. night class at Oak Grove. She had a very deep love for the Lord and knew Him intimately. She will be missed, but I’m sure she is loving her new home.
Janice and Family I would like to express my condolences in the loss of your Mother. Find comfort in each other and in the thought that for her there is peace and happiness in our Father’s Kingdom. God Bless and keep you all.
Mrs Evelyn is someone who I always counted on being a loving, genuine person at the church I grew up in… one of my first and favorite memories of her is of her singing "Oh how I love Him, how I adore Him" in a service. A beautiful voice but her passion carried the song. She will be missed but take comfort knowing she lived a life that made a difference…
To Janice and all family members. Evelyn was so very special,loved by many including me, and will missed dearly.
Hey Mrs.Brown ha I’m going to
miss you….but I know you are in a better place now. I love you mrs Brown…
Life is a precious gift and all too soon it can be taken away. thanks to God that we have a hope for the future. This was made possible by Jesus dying. While you grieve now on the passing away of Evelyn, just think about the wonderful future that awaits her, when she is brought back to life, just as Jesus did when his friend Lazarus died. John 5:28,29 mentions the resurrection to life on earth, Psalm 37:11,29 tell about abundant peace forever. Please accept my sympathy and condolences.
Very sorry to see the lost of your Mother. She was a very special person. My mom and I thought alot of your Mother.
Janice, Jeanne and Charlotte.
I so much wanted to be there, your mom was so wonderful to us always and was one of the best people I have ever known. So many wonderful memories of our trips to Florida and just day to day life growing up. No one could have asked for a better wife or stepmom than daddy and alan and terry and I. There is no doubt she is in heaven, we were all so blessed to be part of her life. I still love you all and hope to see you in the future. My prayers will be with all of you. Love Connie
Charlotte and Family: We were so sorry to hear about Evelyn. I can only imagine how happy she was to see her "sweet Jesus". I know there are no doubts about where she is resting today. Our prayers are with you all.
Even though my heart is sad, I am rejoicing to know that not only my friend but my Sister in Christ is with our Lord today. She will be missed, but her legacy will I always remember. Prayers to the family.
To Janice and family;
You have my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Very sorry to hear of the lost of your Mother. She was a very special person that cared for everybody. We enjoyed her messages that she delieved to the resthomes that we went to. I played the piano when I could. Love Dori
We were shocked and very saddened to hear of Evelyn’s passing. She attend our church (Oak Grove Baptist Church) before she was diagnosed with cancer. She was a delight to have in our Sunday Evening Bible Study. The joy of the Lord was very evident in her life. We will dearly miss her. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family.
Saddened to hear of Aunt Evelyn’s passing. Extending the family our deepest sympathy. Love you guys…
I hope you are in a better place now with out pain. much love,
Jenifer
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Evelyn. She had a huge impact on my son in Sunday School at Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church. She was a huge inspiration in his life and taught him so much about the Lord above and I know she is watching down over us today. When we would miss a couple of Sundays, she always called to check on us and make sure that we were doing okay. She was a wonderful person and she will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
We were sorry to hear of Evelyn ‘s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We would love to be with you during this sad time, but due to our health will be unable to attend. Evelyn was a devoted wife and caregiver for our brother, Wade, and we will always remember her for that. Love Aunt Myrtle
Your mom was such a delightful person. I remember her fondly from Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church.
What a lovely lady Evelyn was as I remember her long ago when Janice & I were best friends (Junior High). I know you guys miss her terribly but rejoice in her destination! God bless your family & keep you in His care.
to the family;we will keep all of yall in my thoughts and prayers we enjoyed chatting with Gradma when we would go to your house and she was always so nice to us. WE WILL MISS YOU GRANDMA
Evelyn was a sweet lady and you were blessed to have her as Mom. She was a great witness as to how one can live amidst trials. Thank you for sharing her w/ us. Enjoy the good times and know you’ll see her again. Prayers continue for all of you.
Jeanne, i will be praying for you and your family.
Charlotte,
I know how difficult it is at this time. May God grant you peace and love and may you know that your friends are all here when you need them. May your family draw near and may you surround each other with love.
Sincerely,
Lori
Alan –
We were saddened to hear of Eveyln’s passing. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Missy & family
Evelyn was a dear Christian lady. She was always nice to me, and I deeply appreciated her. I found her to be impeccable in knowledge of scripture, devout in prayer, and blessed with an unquestionable servant’s heart. I enjoyed hearing her sing solos. Today, she is surely singing before the Lord himself. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
I can’t express how sad I am for you all. Mrs. Evelyn was the most godly woman I have ever had the privilege to know. My heart breaks for you all. But I smile knowing that she is sitting with Jesus smiling down on us all.
To the family,
Your Mom will be so missed, I hadn’t seen her sense my Dad passed, but also enjoyed our talks on the phone. I know she is happy to be with savior. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love always, your cousin Pat
Evelyn will be missed by all that knew her! Her smile and grace will be what I remember the most.
My dear friend Charlotte, my heart grieves for your loss.Evelyn was a percious,sweet, kind and gracious person. She touched many lives. Now she is home with her precious Jesus.
Evelyn was my dear friend and confidant. She was the best prayer partner I have ever known. She exuded the love of Christ wherever she went. It was a joy to help her in Children’s Sunday school class. I will never forget that beautiful smile of hers. I know she is celebrating being in the arms of Jesus right now. She will be greatly missed, but one day I will get to see her again!
Janice, Jeannie & Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss. I always thought so much of your mother. She was always dressed so nice and looked like a movie star. She was always so kind when I came to your house. She will be greatly missed.
I was sad to hear of your Mother’s death. We are never ready to give them up. We will always appreciate how good and loving she was to Wade during his illness and what a great Step-Mom she was to Alan.
Dear Jeanne, Mike, AJ, Michelle, AJ, Jayden, Gracey, and family,
We are so sorry for your heart’s pain in the passing of your mom. We know she is in heaven in the arms of Jesus, but also know you will still miss her. We will also miss her. She has been such a joy in our lives for the short time we have known her. She has been a Godly example to us, and we thank God for knowing her. Thank you for sharing her with us.
We love you,
Steve & Theresa, and family
Girls: I am so sorry for your loss! We all loved your mom so much!
Jeanne and Janice, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to your entire family. Your Mom was so kind to me, especially when she drove us to the skating rink in her Corvair.
Jeanne, I have great memories about you during our school years…always trying to sit together, passing notes in class, going skating each weekend. We had many wonderful times…they bring smiles to my heart. I hope you will call me sometime, I would love to hear your voice again.
Sylvia Jones McNair
When I began attending church again about 12 yrs. ago, and regularly, at Bellmead Calvary Baptist, Evelyn became my 1st Sunday school teacher. She was a wonderful teacher, making the Bible come alive and enabling me to see things, understand things, for the first time. I was taking my Christian ‘baby steps’, at last, and many, many years after accepting Christ as my Savior. I thank God for giving Evelyn the gift of teaching His word. As God’s instrument to guide me, Evelyn helped me begin my long delayed Christian journey. When the Lord led her to teach in a primary class, yeah, I didn’t want to lose her but I also knew the blessing her teaching would be to those little ones. When I needed help in the church food pantry, she stepped up and was one of the 1st workers I had there. When she had to step down because of the driving distance to church, and seek a church closer to her China Spring home, I sure hated to see her go, but understood. I missed her dearly. I can’t wait to see her again.
Charlotte, Jeanne, Janice and family, you know what a jewel she was, but I want to say so any way "She was a jewel!" and oh, such a blessing. God bless and comfort you all during this time.
Mrs. Evelyn was a very special lady that loved the Lord and did great service for her church and for the Lord. She always had a smile on her face. Charlotte and family my prayers are with you.
My wife and I our so sorry to hear of your passing,You will be greatly missed…
William&Karen Markiewicz