Helen J. Evans, 88 of Alexandria, died at her home on Dec. 10, 2015. She was born June 13, 1927 to the late William and Margaret Peevely of Speedwell, Tenn. Helen was a long time resident of Alexandria and lived in the Rosemont neighborhood for over 50 years. Coming from a farming family she enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden every summer. Helen is also known for her love of children that extended beyond her own and enjoyed socializing with her neighbors.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Clarence Evans and her daughter, Norma Gail Stentzel.
Helen is survived by her three daughters, Ann Lewis; Mary Hutchinson (Steve); Donna Marr (Robert), and her two sons, David Evans (Elaina) and James Evans (Karen); her two sisters, Pauline Ausmus and Kathy Cheek. She is also survived by her 12 loving grandchildren.
Family and friends celebrated Helen’s life at Cunningham Turch Funeral, 811 Cameron St., on Monday, Dec. 14. Interment followed at Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria.