Evelyn DePriest, 86, of Lonoke, passed away March 24, 2019. She was born in England, Arkansas, on July 23, 1932 to the late Roy Lee and Pearlie Gertrude Parker Bates.
Evelyn was of the Baptist faith. She loved to dance, so much that every Friday and Saturday night she would go dancing at The Station. She was very active and had many hobbies including hunting but most importantly she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Jessie DePriest; three brothers; three sisters; and one son, Larry Cook.
She is survived by three sisters, Kay Conley, Carolyn Caton, and Shirley Bumpas; two grandsons, Matt Cook and Chris Cook; one great- grandson, Brandon Cook; and a daughter- in -law, Connie Cook.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park.