Evelyn Ruth Hunter

She lived in Mississippi until the age of 6 when she relocated to San Francisco with her mother, Wilba, grandmother, Moe and sister, Diane.

While living in San Francisco's Western Addition, Evelyn attended Golden Gate Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, and George Washington High c/o 1969, followed by City College of San Francisco.

During her high school years, Evelyn met and fell deeply in love with the man of her dreams, Artis Jr.

On February 19, 1970, she gave birth to their son Anthony Quin. On November 20, 1972, Evelyn and Artis Jr were married. The couple purchased their home in San Francisco in 1979. The following year, they welcomed the birth of their daughter, Arielle Jonquil, born May 8, 1980. After battling disease, Artis Jr succumbed to leukemia in 1981, leaving Evelyn widowed.

Evelyn worked from the age of 20 to 60 years old. Her last decade of employment was spent as a Refund Specialist at the Academy of Art University, where she was beloved and extremely happy.

Family Reflection:

Evelyn is survived by her mother, sister, 2 children, 3 grandchildren, aunt and uncle, 2 nephews, grand nephews and grand nieces, and numerous cousins.

You know her as Evelyn, but we know her as Baby Ruth, Babe, Bay, Evelyn Bay, Ev, Auntie Bay and G-Bay. She was a faithful and loyal mother, wife and fan. We all know not to touch her Pepsi's or bad mouth her 49ers, Giants, or Warriors.

She is dearly loved. This family will never be the same and she can never be replaced.

We will celebrate her life and we will forever love and cherish her memory.

We love you,

Ant, Arie, Wilba, Diane, James, Dwayne, Paul, Grace, Lisa, Erica, Dhon, Bird, Payton, LaRae, Aysia, Alija, Jaden, Aiden, Bronwyn, Jasmine, and Abella.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free.

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work, or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow:

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full I've savored much,

Good times, good friends, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,

Don't lenghten it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, he set me free.