She was born on May 31,1943 to the late James Maitland and Ida H Little, who precede her in death. Also preceded in death by husband of 24 years, Paul H. Petty.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. and they precede her in death.
Surviving are her children Jerry A. (Kelly) Petty, Joey W. (April) Petty, and James P. (Jill) Petty; grandchildren, Caleb P. (Megan) Petty, Benton R. (Katie) Petty, Kaitlyn D. Eastin (Ben), Eryn J. Petty, Alayna G. Petty, and Isaiah H. Petty; and her siblings James Maitland Jr. (Dianne), Martha Garton, and Thomas Maitland (Pam).
Evelyn was a ball of energy who liked to keep busy. Being a teacher, she was very organized and detailed oriented. She loved being a teacher and she loved all her kids. She also enjoyed reading her bible and bowling.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from four o’clock until seven o’clock on the evening of Saturday, October 12, 2019. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park on Sunday at One-Thirty in the afternoon, on October 13, 2019.