Evelyn Willis Simons

Evelyn Willis Simons, 88, of New Bern passed away May 03, 2013 at the Croatan Village Assisted Living Community. She retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company after a career of over 43 years. She was also a charter member of Highland Park Christian Church.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband; Charles C. Simons Sr., and two grandchildren; Trey Ladd and Nick Simons.

Evelyn is survived by her son; Charles C. Simons Jr. of New Bern, three daughters; Cynthia Blaylock of Dunn, NC, Valerie Broggi of New Bern, Catherine Warren (Darryl) of New Bern; her grandchildren; Scott White (Linda), Misty Grover, Jason Broggi (Ashley), Chris Simons, Devin and Jana Warren, and six great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at Greenleaf Memorial Park, on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made in Evelyn’s honor to the AlzNC Walks Craven County Team “Making Strides” at ALZNC.org or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Croatan Assisted Living, Pathways Memory Care Unit, and Community Home Care and Hospice for their love, support, and special care of our mother.Online condolences may be made to the Simons family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com