Rita Carolyn Evans, age 73, of Evansville, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1950 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Franklin Clay and Ethel Europia (Hensley) Williams.
Rita joined the Army in 1980 and served until 1991 as a Military Police Officer. She worked as a Surgery Tech at Deaconess Hospital and then became a Chef on a barge. Her love language was cooking for others and being of service. Rita was extremely involved in the VFW and Amvets organizations and was an active member of Pleasant Chapel General Baptist Church for many years. She was always volunteering and giving in our community including the Ronald McDonald House and also the Fisher House in St. Louis. John Wayne was her hero and she enjoyed watching Westerns and old war movies. Rita enjoyed traveling, sewing, making quilts and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her three children, Gary Driskell Jr., Angela (Eugene) Trumble, Christi (Reeko) Dixon; grandchildren, Johnathan Driskell, Kyle Trumble, Jaquan Dixon, Justice Dixon, Fern Trumble; great grandchildren, Madison Spain, Chloe Trumble, and Jordan Hawkins; siblings, Kay Smith, Larry (Sue) Williams, Mark (Patty) Williams; best friend, Delores Dunville; and many other friends and relatives.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Amber Trumble; siblings, Frankie Williams, Becky Roll; brother-in-law, Gerald Smith; and childhood best friend, Carol Dunn.
Family and friends may gather for a Visitation on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street, Evansville, Indiana and again on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Chapel General Baptist Church, 1305 West Florida Street, Evansville, Indiana. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation at the church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Rob Baggett officiating. Rita's final resting place will be at Alexander Memorial Park.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com
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