Sara "Sally" Evans

Sara (Sally) Jane Evans, born April 20, 1931, of St. Albans, WV went to meet her Heavenly Father on October 4, 2016. She is having a grand reunion with her husband, Melvin Evans; her Mother, Zella Aldridge; three sisters, Frieda Triplett, Betty Lovejoy and Jean Robbins; her “Mom and Pop” Deel; and her brother-in-law, Leon Evans, along with many other family and friends. Being the Matriarch of her family, she will be greatly missed by many, but mostly by her “babies”: Daughters, Beverly Evans Hart (Joe) and Karen Evans Tate (Bob); her seven beautiful grandchildren: Joey Adkins, Johnny Adkins, Adam Pingley, Rachel White, Rebecca Clark (Joey), Melinda Adkins and Katherine Tate; and her nine great-grandchildren: Austin Frye, Kailynn Clark, Robert Adkins, Daniel White, Isaiah Adams, Sara Clark, Tommy Clark, Annalee White and Kali Werner. She was greatly loved by her brothers-in law and sisters-in-law: Uel (Doris) Evans, David (Helen) Evans, Joyce Evans, RuthAnn McBride and Willie (Frances) Evans. Sally was a natural, self-taught musician whose music and voice touched many lives. She shared her love of music by playing piano or guitar regularly at church while singing her favorite hymns and songs of praise. From a very early age, she was harmonizing with her mother and sisters. Her love of harmony grew even more when she joined Sweet Adelines International in 1961 and lasted the rest of her life. Her musical legacy continues through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other talents and hobbies included poetry, needlework, bowling, reading and especially her amazing green thumb. African Violets were her specialty! Sally spent countless hours around her kitchen table teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to play cards and board games. Her laughter was undeniably infectious and her joyful spirit always filled a room. Sally was a proud, devout Christian who used her love of Christ to mentor her family, friends and community. She never missed an opportunity to witness to others. Even through her illness, she was able to touch lives of those who helped care for her (Cabell Healthcare Center). She has left a beautiful legacy of love, patience, loyalty, friendship and forgiveness. Sally always put her family first. Here is a message she wanted to leave for all those she loved: “If I died today, I would want you to know that I have had a blessed life. I wish you all well and I love everybody. I hope to meet you in Heaven or, better yet, maybe I’ll meet you in The Rapture! God Bless you all!! I write this with all the love in my heart for each and every one in my family, living or dead. I LOVE YOU!” Funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday, October 7, 2016 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Dr. Ed Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. You may visit her tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories with the family. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue is honored to serve the Evans family.

Sara "Sally" Evans

April 20, 1931 - October 4, 2016