Idella Evans, 64, died suddenly at her home in Portage, MI, Saturday January 11, 2003. She was born February 1, 1938 in Gough, GA. The daughter of Ezekiel and Sammie (Turner) Stephens. She spent most of her life in Chicago and taught at Holy Name of Mary School. She was united in marriage to her husband Henry Evans Feb. 8, 1958. Idella leaves behind to cherish her memory her children and their spouses, Christopher Evans of Portage, Anthony and Vivian Evans of Columbia, MO, Henry and Olivia Evans, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Sir Sean Evans of Portage, Vicki Evans and her companion Melvin Lasenby of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Maria, Marguerite, Anthony Jr., Monique, Kendall, Kandice and Keoshi; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ezekiel and Helen Stephens Jr. of Chicago, Otis and Rosie Stephens of South Holland, IL, Joseph and Rochelle Stephens of Maywood, IL, Rosia Wallace of Maywood, IL, Sarah Golliday of Toledo, OH; a stepsister Fannie Mae Lockhart of Keysville, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A wake for Idella will be held Saturday from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 120 Robertson St. in Kalamazoo, MI where a service to celebrate her life will take place at 1 p.m. with Reverend Addis Moore officiating. Idella will be buried in Mt. Ever-rest Cemetery. Please visit Idella’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can read her life story, share a memory or order flowers. Arrangements by Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Portage Chapel.
