Ella Jean Lazenby Evans January 24, 1959 – October 3, 2024. It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Ella Jean Lazenby Evans, lovingly known as "Mikki”.

Born in Augusta, GA, Ella Jean Lazenby Evans is the daughter of Vernice W. Lazenby and Willie Mitchell, both of whom preceded her in death in 2004.

Ella’s faith was central to her life. She began her spiritual journey at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church. Later, she deepened her connection to her faith at Good Shepherd Baptist Church where she was baptized in 2005.

A proud graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School, Class of 1977, Ella had a distinguished career as a Revenue Agent with the State of Georgia’s Department of Revenue, serving for 32 years.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Larry Evans, children; Julius H. Doggett IV (Diann) of Suffolk, VA, and Lauren N. Morgan (Montavius) of Seffner, FL, three grandchildren, Kayla N. Doggett, Mya E. Morgan, and Evan J. Morgan, and a loving family of siblings, nieces, nephew, cousins and cherished friends.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.

Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1714 Olive Road, Augusta. Interment will follow in Hephzibah Vance Memorial Cemetery, 4789 Windsor Spring Road. Service will be streamed from Kinsey & Walton Facebook page.

Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858