Evelyn Wilson

A visitation for Evelyn will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:55 AM at RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, 302 N 0AK STREET, TEXAS CITY, TX 77591. Following the visitation will be a funeral service from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at RISING STAR BAPIST CHURCH, 302 N OAK STREET, TEXAS CITY, TX 77591.

Evelyn Hobgood Wilson was born September 12, 1927 in La Marque, Texas to the late Henry and Addie Lane Hobgood. Evelyn was welcomed into heaven on March 18, 2022 by her loving husband Raymond Wilson and the matriarch of 10 siblings; Obedience, Hortense, Mildred, Lillian, Lloyd, Austin, James, Robert, Leonard and Clarence. Evelyn leaves behind a devoted son Gwen Charles Joseph from the first union to L.C. Joseph and daughter/great niece Brandye Rhone. She was a descendent of the first founding Black families of La Marque, Texas; Bell, Britton and Hobgood’s.

Evelyn graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a loving, hard working and dedicated homemaker who also worked her earlier years at Mainland Center Hospital, Cookie’s Cab Company and a caretaker to many. She was dedicated to helping her family, friends and anyone who asked in the community. The Matron was a longstanding member of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of Rising Star Circle #4. Evelyn was spiritual and read her bible and devotions daily.

Cooking for family, playing dominos, bingo, listening to Skipper Lee Program on the local radio, watching Family Feud, Houston Astros and Rockets were some of the things she enjoyed in her spare time.

She leaves to cherish her children Gwen (Frankie) and Brandye, two grandsons Cameron (Jennifer) Joseph and Kevin Joseph, a number or great grandchildren, host of great nieces, great nephews, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, all who will miss her dearly.

We are grateful for the kindness and love of Bobbie Lee and Ricky Rhone. A special thanks to Tammy Cordell, Mary Salazar, Taneshia Archer, Shirley Twymon and Tina Joseph for their casual touch and gentle care of The RIO Nursing Home.