Mary Lynn Evans departed this life on Saturday November 23, 2019. Mary was born October 13, 1951 in Pine Bluff Arkansas to Charlie and Mildred Reed. Mary and her family moved to Orange, Texas in 1962. She was a member of the 1970 Lutcher Stark High School graduating class. While in high school she met Johnny Evans of Orangefield, whom she married in March of 1970. Mary and Johnny had two children, Johnny’s daughter Stacy, and their son Jerrald Keith.
In later years Mary worked at the Beaumont Civic Center, her favorite job. Where she was afforded the chance to meet some of her favorite singers, like Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr.
Mary led a colorful life, which resulted in many funny and unpredictable stories, which could be best summed up as the “Adventures of Mary and Johnny”. Mary was fierce protector of her family, she would be on your side come what may. She was also a great comforter, she would give that comfort in a way that only she could do, with the sweet way she would grab your hand and cover it with her own and let you know that everything would be alright.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Johnny Evans, her parents, Charlie and Mildred Reed and 4 siblings, Dorothy, Charlie and Joyce Reed and Anita Johnson.
Mary leaves behind her son Jerrald and wife Johnanna, step-daughter Stacy Speck, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory is her sister, Sue Henry and sister, Cindy Smith and her husband Robbie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being carried out by Cremations of Southeast Texas. A gathering of remembrance will be scheduled at a later date.
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