Evelyn Stevens Stevens North

Evelyn Stevens North, 87, of Richlands died June 25, 2011. She was born October 29, 1923 in Onslow Co. to the Late Rosa & Robert W. Stevens. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Y. North (Jake), her granddaughter whom she loved very much, Tammy Lynn North, her brothers, Robert Lee, Marvin & Sim, her sisters, Rosa Mae North, Gladys North and Ruby Ramsey.

She is survived by her loving children, son, Jimmy & wife Brenda North of Maple Hill, daughter, Frances & husband Roger Taylor of Richlands, sisters, Leona & husband Durwood North of Richlands & Virginia Steen of Jacksonville, grandchildren, Jamie & husband Richard Owens and Jim & wife Allison North of Richlands, step grandchildren, Gina & husband Tim Shepard and Michael & wife Susan Padgett of Jacksonville, great grandchildren, Tamara North, Alex Owens & Connor North of Richlands, step great grandchildren, John & Ashton Shepard & Wes Padgett of Jacksonville.

A Graveside Service will be Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Onslow Memorial Park with Rev. Philip Shepard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands.

She worked as a cook at the Toot & Tell IT Drive In in Richlands for about 25 years and at Arnold’s in Richlands for several years. She loved to sew. She would sit for hours sewing before she lost her eyesight. She also loved gardening, but the love of her life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also was an avid Nascar fan of the late Dale Earnhardt.

The family would like to thank Continuum Hospice & Healthcare & Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for all the love and care she was given.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands, NC.