Evelyn Richards Tison

She was the first-born child of Natalie and Leonard Richards, born in Key West, earning the title of Native Conch. Evelyn and Tom raised three children Nick Tison (Lucy), Cheryl Tison Caruk (Pete) and Clay Tison (Margaret), who survive her.

She is also survived by her sister Linda Woods (Wayne); brother-in-law Andy Shaw; grandchildren Nick Caruk (Christina), Alexandra Caruk, Hilary Tison McConville (Adam), Thomas Tison (Emili), Addison Jensen, Chelsea Portilla (Jonathan), Colton and Rachel Tison; great-grandchildren Jayden and Jack Tison, Ava and Serena McConville and Sal and Sylvia Portilla; nieces Adelaide Edenfield, Lisa Porter (Kenny) and Shawn Thompson (Chris); nephews Ira Smith (Marie), Mark Richards (Lauren), Paul Richards, Kevin Richards, Keith Shaw (Sheryl) and Kyzer Woods; and life-time friend Wanda Sneed.

Evelyn and Tom will be reunited on their 66th wedding anniversary, May 30th, 2018, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jax, 32218, at 10:00 am, Father Jeff Reichmann officiating. A reception will follow at the Oasis Church North Florida, 422 New Berlin Rd., Jax, 32218.

A special thanks to the staff of the Beach House ALF/Memory Care and Community Hospice for caring for Evelyn. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jax., FL 32257, or online at www.communityhospice.com/give.

Arrangements by BEACHES CHAPEL BY HARDAGE-GIDDENS, 1701 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville Beach Florida 32250. Please leave words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com