Evelyn Torbert Upshaw

Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, A. Russell Upshaw, Jr., Evelyn is survived by daughter, Susan Thomas and husband Ken of Hendersonville, NC; daughter, Louise Upshaw-McClenny and husband Bruce of Houston; grandchildren, Ashley Smith and husband Jared, Russell McClenny and wife Jacky, and Aubrey McClenny Pendergast and husband Jack; and great-granddaughters, Emma Smith and Avery Smith.

Born and raised in Demopolis, Alabama, Evelyn embodied the charm and grace of a true Southern lady throughout her life. In freshman English class at Auburn University, she quickly caught the eye of a classmate, Russ Upshaw of Birmingham AL. They were married two years later, shortly before his departure for Europe where he served as a pilot during WWII.

Reunited after the war, Evelyn and Russ began their life together, raising two daughters as his career with Eastern Air Lines took them on countless family travel adventures over the next 40 years before they retired in Boerne TX. In 2020 Evelyn moved to an assisted living community in Houston to be closer to her daughter’s family.

Wherever she lived, Evelyn was always deeply involved in civic and charitable organizations including the local Kappa Delta Alumni chapter, the Presbyterian Church, Republican Party activities, multiple bridge clubs, golf groups, and community events – all while juggling her daughters’ busy lives, her role as a “corporate spouse”, and her ten-year career as a school secretary. Through it all she developed countless deep, lasting friendships.

A Memorial Service will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 208 W. Bandera Road, Boerne, Texas, with a reception to follow.