Nelda Godwin Evans

CLAYTON – Nelda Godwin Evans, age 82, peacefully passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton, surrounded by her family.

At the family’s request, the service will be private.

She was born December 31, 1938 in Johnston County to the late William Luther Godwin and the late Sara Daughtry Godwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert

Daniel Evans, Sr. in 2017 and by her older brother, Bobby Shelton Godwin in 2015.

Mrs. Evans was a graduate of Smithfield High School. She was also an accountant with Carolina Power & Light, now Duke Progressive Energy and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Clayton. Mrs. Evans was very involved in her church women’s circle group and MRT group.

She is survived by her three children, Freida Davis (David), Daniel Evans (Vickie) and Anita Voight (Bill); grandchildren, Josiah Davis (Meredith), Jesse Davis (Melissa), Emma Lawson (Ian), Jacob Davis, Anna Tuft (Marcus), Jason Evans (Anna), Matthew Evans (Caroline), Lauren Perez (Matt), Kristen Bell (Michael) and Justin Voight; 15 great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

While flowers are appreciated, memorial contributions can be made to the Clayton First Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry or the Women’s Missionary Union.

On line condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.

McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Evans family.