Evelyn was born in Eatonton, GA on March 19, 1932 to Lois and Ernest Weems. She attended Clarksdale High School and Baptist College of Health Sciences in Memphis, TN.
Evelyn married Burnell Hitt August 16, 1957 and together they had one daughter, Linda.
Evelyn had a long career at King’s Daughters Hospital in Yazoo City where she served in a number of positions including head nurse of surgery and Director of Nurses. After retiring from the hospital she worked part time at Jackson Eye Institute assisting in cataract surgery.
She and Burnell enjoyed traveling, camping, family and mission work. Evelyn was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Madison, MS and most recently at Still Water Church at The Waterford.
She is survived by her husband, Burnell Hitt, daughter, Linda Hitt, brother, Jimmy Weems and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Lois and Ernest Weems and sister, Margaret Ann Sheffield.
Funeral services will be held at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS on Monday, June 10th. Visitation will be 9-10 am with the service at 10. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City at 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Hospital or French Camp.
