Evelyn “Evy” Charlotte Grouse was born October 3, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Margaret O’Connell Wergeles and James Wergeles. She was the oldest of four and the only daughter. Evy married Charles “Charlie” Grouse June 11, 1966 in Long Island, NY. Together they raised three sons. Charlie and Evy relocated to Sarasota, FL in 1981 where Evy worked in real estate and owned and operated a clothing boutique. They retired in 2000 and moved to the Carolina’s.
Evy taught painting and was an accomplished artist herself. She leaves behind beautiful artwork for her friends and family to enjoy. She was a member of the Hilton Head Art League, the Hilton Head Plantation Artist Association and Beaufort Art Guild and she taught One Stroke Painting and silk painting at the Hilton Head Art Academy. Evy was also a member of the Matthews Artist Guild, Mint Hill Fine Arts, Golden Palette and North Carolina Watercolor Society.
Evy is survived by her husband Charlie of 54 years. She is also survived by her three sons; Charles “CJ” Grouse (Kristy) of Huntersville, NC, Michael Grouse (Bonny) of Lithia, FL and Christopher Grouse (Holly) of Charlotte, NC. She was the proud grandmother of six grandchildren, Joseph, Danielle, John, Adam, Jadon and Cathryn. Evy is also survived by her brothers, James Wergeles, Larry Wergeles (Judi), and Warren Wergeles (Patti), as well as her nieces, nephew and cousins.
Visitation will be held on May 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina. Memorial Service will be held on May 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers she has asked for donations to be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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