Margaret “Grace” Evans, age 96, of Waverly Hall, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. A Graveside Service for Grace will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Pastor John Livingston of Seymour, Missouri will officiate the service.
Grace was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on July 6, 1928; the daughter of Harold Wellman, Sr. and Johnnie Wellman. Grace graduated as a member of the Class of 1946 from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. Grace married Lindsay Neill Evans on January 18, 1947 at Central Baptist Church.
Grace loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cherished spending time with family, especially her grands and great grands. She enjoyed crafting, such as pin making, crocheting, and ceramics, the family has been blessed with many treasures. Grace will also be remembered for being a wonderful baker, especially her pound cakes. Her creativity allowed her to always make birthdays fun for her family members. Grace was active in the community through the years, she was a member of the Columbus Civitan, the O’Neal Fire Department, and she was an active member for many years at Olive Branch United Methodist Church.
Grace is preceded in death by: her husband Lindsay; a brother, Harold Wellman, Jr; and a great grandson, Henderson O’Brien.
Survivors include: her daughters, Pamela Evans and Wanda (Dale) Livingston; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelson, Mary (Dell) Fort, David (Amanda) O’Brien, Margret (Jason) Anthony, and Leeanne (Dustin) Milner; and 11 great grandchildren, Logan Nelson, Shawn Nelson, Kristopher Jackson, Molli O’Brien, Emma Anthony, Averi O’Brien, Murphy O’Brien, Presley Anthony, Davison Fort, Hazel Anthony, and Charles O’Brien.
The family would like to thank the Empyrean Hospice staff for the care and support they received.
