Ella Bernice Reid Evans, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away May 9, 2020. Born July 27, 1927 in Charlotte, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus and Sarah (Thompson) Reid. She married Harry E. Evans on April 18, 1949 in Key West, Florida.
A nurse, community catalyst and fashion model; Ella served her community as the neighborhood chairperson, member of the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition, a volunteer for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and a board member of the Charlotte Enterprise Community.
A Licensed Practical Nurse for 30 years, she was employed with Charlotte Pediatric Clinic, University of North Carolina Infirmary, Johnson C. Smith University Infirmary, Belmont Abbey College Infirmary and lastly as a private duty nurse.
Ella started her actress/modeling career at the young age of 70. She trained at Barbizon ICE where she received awards and accolades for her accomplishments.
A born-again Christian, Ella was an Ordained Full Gospel Minister and member of Smallwood Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC.
A wife, mother and grandmother, Ella enjoyed counted cross-stitch, macramé, embroidery and reading.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Harry E. Evans; son, Larry Reid; granddaughters, Larilyn Reid and Lauren Reid; great-granddaughter, La’Shonti Reid; sisters, Ruby Flax, Naomi Swann and Rev. Beulah Brown; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Julia Wilson; and a brother, Adolphus Reid.
Funeral Service 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home, 4601 Freedom Dr., Charlotte. Visitation 12 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Entombment in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Condolences may be submitted at www.forestlawnwest.com.
