Betty Jane Evans, born November 23, 1929, in Hillside New Jersey, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on October 7, 2021, in Huntsville Alabama. Betty obtained her LPC at New York City Nursing School. She worked most of her life as an LPN, sacrificing a lot to gain her nursing degree.
In 1974, Betty gave her life to the Lord, became a born-again Christian and moved to Birmingham Alabama to attend Southeastern Bible College, where she graduated in 1982. Betty worked with Christian Service Mission as an Assistant Director, traveled to Africa for mission work and volunteered at various church camps during the summers as a camp nurse.
Betty met and married Leon Evans in April of 1993, in what she described as the happiest days of her life. They eventually moved to Huntsville Alabama and enjoyed spending time together, being involved with their church family, bowling, and spending time with their children, grandchildren, great-grandkids and friends. Betty lovingly cared for Leon until his Alzheimer’s took him home in June 2004.
Betty spent the remaining years of her life as she always had, in service to others. Although retired from nursing, Betty began working at a women’s shelter, giving testimony to the women about the Glory and Grace of the Lord. It was also in Huntsville that Betty met her dearest friend, Norma Short, who has unselfishly cared for Betty for the past almost two years. The family is eternally grateful to Ms. Norma, who never looked at the role of the caregiver as a burden, but a gift and calling.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Leon Evans, her daughter Linda Do Lobman, son Gary Edward Do, niece Nancy, who she loved like a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Betty leaves behind her son Thomas Do, and seven grandchildren: Kyle Roebuck, Jessica Sullivan, Gary Do, Jennifer (Do) Bernal, Phillip Lobman, Joshua Do and Patrick Do. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren.
Betty Jane Evans was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great – grandmother, friend, and most cherished roll, faithful child of God.
Special thanks to the Good Samaritan Hospice, Visiting Angels, Be One Ministries Family and special caregiver, Sheila Thompson Clark.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Be One Ministries P.O. Box 601 Calera, Al. 35040.
Family will receive Friends Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham Al. 35235.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutstrussvillechapel.com for the Evans family.
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