Alta Lucille Jackson Evans

Evans, Alta Lucille Jackson, 95, of Richmond, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1919 in Greenup County, Kentucky, the sixth child of the late William S. "Dink" and Julia Johnson Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty-six years, Charles W. "Boots" Evans Sr.; and son, Roger David Evans; and also by brothers, Thurman and Nyle Jackson; sisters, Irma Lewis, Thelma Terry, Ethel Honaker, Reba Griffith and Mable McKinney; son-in-law, Clyde Simpson; and daughter-in-law, Sue Evans. She is survived by her sons, Charles Jr. (Patricia), Carl (Ann), Monte (Judy), Timothy Evans; and daughter, Karen Simpson; her sister, Zena Hannahs, and sister-in-law, Joan E. Litteral. She was blessed with four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her special caregiver, Crystal Fryer. She was a member of New Highland Baptist Church. Alta was a dedicated homemaker and formerly employed at Friedman-Marks Clothing Co. and Henrico County School Food Services. Alta enjoyed reading her Bible, sewing, crafts, travel, and volunteer work at church and with children. Visitation will be Monday, April 6th, 2015 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. from 2:00-4:00 pm and from 6:00-8:00 pm. A graveside service will be at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Ave. on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Dr. Robert Lee officiating. The family expresses sincere gratitude for the excellent care Alta received by all of her caregivers and by the Intrepid Hospice team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, or a charity of your choice.