Funeral service for Minnie Evans, 86, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Elder James Q. Smith will officiate.

Mrs. Evans, who passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her home in Opelika, Alabama, was born April 1, 1940, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Monday, November 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Kenneth (Earnestine “Dottie”) Evans of Opelika, AL; one daughter, Katherine Evans Goode of Montgomery, AL; four grandchildren, Darrence Evans (Sabrina Chatmon) of Opelika, AL, Keambria Evans of Montgomery, AL, Jaren Evans of Huntsville, AL and Travis “Tre” Goode of Montgomery, AL; three great-grandchildren, Jaden Spinks-Evans of Auburn, AL, Madison Battle and Darian Evans both of Opelika, AL; one brother, Clarence Dowdell, Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Annette Evans of Opelika, AL, Jean Morris and Lisa Evans both of Alexander City, AL; six brothers-in-law, Frankie (Mary) Evans, Danny (Rebecca) Evans, Tommy Lee Evans, Leon Evans all of Camp Hill, AL, Sam (Titalium) Evans of Goodwater, AL and Ronnie Evans of Alexander City, AL; one special cousin, Betty (Leonard) Leassear of Houston, TX; devoted caregiver, Charlotte Strickland *sincere appreciation for the wonderful care you provided to our mother for the past three years; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family of Mrs. Minnie Ruth Dowdell Evans acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you. A special thank you to Compassus Hospice Care Staff.