Childersburg, AL. – Evelyn R. Skelton, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Evelyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Douglas Skelton; sons, James David Skelton (Katie), Kevin Michael Skelton (Tammy); daughter, Lori R. Skelton Dawson (Brian); sister, Sara Lynn Giddens Rogers (Richard); grandchildren, Thomas James “TJ” Skelton, Haleigh Skelton, Garrett Skelton, Memphis Skelton, Gabriel Skelton, Cody Dawson, Chloe Beck (Caleb), Sarah Irvan, and Lily Dawson; and brother-in-law, Bill Howard.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucy Giddens; sisters, Karen E. Tindall (George), Judith Howard; brother, Larry Herbert Giddens; granddaughter, Bethany M. Skelton and foster daughter, Tina Skelton.
A loving and faithful wife who cared for her children and grandchildren deeply, Evelyn was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Evelyn attended worship services and Bible study faithfully. She served her community as an educator for many years. Known for her hospitality, she was always doing and caring for others for as long as she was physically able. Her example as a Godly wife, mother, and friend will be a legacy to her memory.
A visitation for Evelyn will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Mike Kiser officiating. Congregational acapella singing will be led by Daren Holland.
Serving as pallbearers: Thomas James "TJ" Skelton, Brian Dawson, Cody Dawson, Bart Shelton, Will Brooks, Jonathan Hirsh; Honorary pallbearers: Garrett Skelton, Memphis Skelton, Gabriel Skelton.
Evelyn will be laid to rest in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, 7447 Old Sylacauga Hwy, Childersburg, AL 35044.
The family will accept flowers, or donations may be made to Childhaven, 1816 Childhaven Rd., Cullman, Alabama 35055, childhaven.com or Rainbow Omega, 100 Hope Dr., Eastaboga, Alabama 36260, rainbowomega.org.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home will direct the service.
