Evelyn was a deeply devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was employed for several years as a directory assistant in the telecommunications industry.
Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Bertha Foreman-Whitaker and George Whitaker; three brothers, Johnny Howard Foreman, George Whitaker, and Randy Whitaker; and one grandchild, Kameron Clark.
Survivors include Evelyn's husband, Robert Sampson; one daughter, Kimberly Clark (Marvin); four grandchildren, Markim, Markell, Markus, and Karsyn; five sisters, Deanna Cantrell (Sammy Lee), Sylvester Boone (Quinton), Shirley Whitaker, Gertha Evans (Jimmy), and Angela Whitaker; and five brothers, Melvin Whitaker (Margaret), Maxwell Whitaker (Alice), Saunders Whitaker (Ester), Lynn Whitaker (Linda), and Barrett Whitaker (Candice).
Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama, immediately followed by A Celebration of Evelyn's Life at 3 p.m. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Chapel, Pelham.
Memorial gifts may be made to New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 59, Calera, AL 35040.
