Freida Mae Evans
February 17, 1940 ~ August 5, 2020
Freida Mae Evans, of Elkhart, is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Mrs. Evans passed away on Wednesday, the 5th day of August 2020, at The Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler at the age of 80. She was born on the 17th day of February 1940, in Anderson County, Texas to parents Fred D. Prater and Una Mae Averitte Prater.
Mrs. Evans loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Muse Missionary Baptist Church. Her family captured her heart and her love for them was evident. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, and often would cook meals for the entire family. Mrs. Evans was a talented quilter and involved with "Sewing Sisters". She also was very active with the Slocum VFD and helped with the BBQ fundraiser every year.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Una Prater; husband, John E. Evans; sister, Theresa Abernathy; grandson, John Dow IV; and granddaughter, Meagan Eylar.
Mrs. Evans is survived by her daughters Robbin Langston and husband Keith, Stacy Evans; son, John David Evans and wife Vanessa; sister, Rita "Butch" Hillard; brothers-in-law, Charles Abernathy, Larry Evans; sister-in-law, Judy Thompson and husband David; grandsons, Johnathan Bice and wife Julie, Jeb Dow, Jake Evans, Mason Evans, and Hunter Evans; granddaughters, Macy Del Rossi, Tai Evans; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn and Jordyn Bice and Ryder Dow.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening, on Saturday, the 8th day of August 2020 at Rhone Funeral Home.
A funeral service to celebrate Freida Mae Evans's life is to be conducted two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 9th day of August 2020, in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jamie Hogan, Bro. Davey Hobson and Bro. Jesse Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Strong Cemetery in Slocum.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Johnathan Bice, Jeb Dow, Jake Evans, Mason Evans, Hunter Evans, David Thompson and Larry Evans.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Mrs. Evans's memory can be directed towards Muse Building Fund, 275 CR 1219, Grapeland, Texas 75844.
Due to the present Covid-19 danger, facemasks are required for the visitation and funeral service.
Funeral services for Freida Mae Evans are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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I don’t believe I ever saw Freida that she was not smiling or laughing…and making others smile & laugh. She was a special lady. My thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends.
One of the sweetest people ever! She will be missed.
Prayers for you all …..
My mom, Ruby Gay, loved going to Frieda to get her hair done. It was her weekly outing, and she drove it every week until she got sick. Frieda was such a fun, happy person. If I EVER needed to know ANYTHING about the family I knew I could always get it from her or LaNova. She will be sorely missed. My sympathies, prayers and love to the family .
Thinking of each of you during this time. May God give you comfort.
Prayers for the family. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out.
Kelly Mays
Have not seem you in a while but think of you often. You have been part of my life for at least 60 years. Will see you soon. Love you
So sorry to hear. Such a sweet lady. Keeping all her family in our thoughts and prayers 💗ðŸ™ðŸ™
Anyone, that had the blessing of knowing our Mrs. Freida, knew right off of her love for Jesus and her intent on sharing that love with you. She was at our wedding August 6th, 38 years ago, and we loved her and we knew she loved us and our children. She has been hugging on them since they were little bitty. They grew up enjoying her attention at Memory Lane Baptist Church. She had a way of making you feel loved and important to her….a very sweet, gracious lady. And we know she’s more alive now than she’s ever been. She will be missed until we are with her again. We will be praying for our Lord to surround you in His peace. Love, Steve and Cristy
My deepest condolences to the Family Praying for you’ll God Grace upon you
I am so sorry to here about Mrs Freida passings. I remember during our basketball days Freida & Tick would come to our games to support win or lose. Freida always had a smile on her face. John Robin & Stacy our my prayers are with you.
From my family to yours
L. Yvette (Tish) Williams-Clewis
John David, Vanessa and Hunter Evans, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We are sorry for your loss.