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Obituary For Evelyn McGahee
Mrs. Evelyn Hixon McGahee was born the only child of Jacob and Martha Wright Hixon in Augusta, Georgia. At an early age, Evelyn was baptized at Liberty Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J. P. Murphy.
In 1948, she graduated from A.R. Johnson High School (just before its merger with the Haines Institute) and attended Bettis Academy in Trenton, SC. Afterwards, Evelyn graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, SC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Upon receiving her teaching certificate, she began her career with the McDuffie County Board of Education. Evelyn continued her career as an educator with Richmond County Board of Education where she taught at Charles T. Walker Elementary School, Ursula E. Collins Elementary School, and Roy E. Rollins Elementary School during its first years of integration.
In 1956, she married Deacon Horace McGahee. They were married for 54 years. To this union, three daughters were born. After marriage, she joined Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. E. A. Moss.
In 1977, Evelyn retired from the Richmond County Board of Education after over 20 years of service.
A faithful servant of her church and community, she was a member of the Deaconess Ministry, Soul Winning Ministry, Senior Mission, China Banquet Ministry and several choirs. In addition, Evelyn received Emeritus Membership with the Richmond County Retired Educators’ Association. She also held a Lifetime Teaching Certificate prescribed by The Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Evelyn is survived by her devoted daughters, Rev. Monica (Maurice) Cofer, Augusta, Ga, Millicent (Bernard) Bowman, North Augusta, SC, Melita (Richard) Lowe, Augusta, Ga; six grandchildren, Keidrian Cofer, Kauren (Rev. Michael) James of Augusta, Ga, Jessica (Pagie Jr.) Thomas, Alexandria, VA, James C. Kendrick, Jr., Augusta, Ga, Bryan (Sha’Vonda) Narcisse, Seneca, SC, and Mia Bowman, Indian Land, SC; five great-grandchildren, Taliyah D. Stamps, James C. Kendrick, III, Jace C. Kendrick, Jamya C. Kendrick and Lauren M. James, all of Augusta Georgia; six god-children and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends to include her Mount Calvary Baptist Church Family.
The family will receive friends Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens, 3666 Deans Bridge Road.
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858
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We would like to send our sincere condolences to your family and loved ones.
Sending Prayers 🙏 To The Family During This Time Of Sorrow 🙏
To the McGahee family, May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you all during this time and always.
To Melita and family you have my deepest sympathy in the home transition of Evelyn. May God comfort you during this of loss. The sorrow you feel,the heartaches you bear just know I deeply care. I hope it comforts you to know I lift your name in prayer. Always lean upon our FATHER for HE is always there. Lafayette Morman and family
Melita and family I am sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family in the passing of your mother.
My deepest condolence to the families, of Mrs Evelyn McGahee, continue to give you strength on the passing of your love one.
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haven't seen u since i was like two or three but i remember u like yesterday your smile and love rih Gma
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Mother McGahee was the epitome of Christian Motherhood. Her devotion to us in our youth when we formed a singing group was amazing, in addition to her wisdom in advising us along the way. Her humble spirit will ALWAYS be in our hearts. May The JOY OF THE LORD BE OUR STRENGTH in this season of her transition.🙏🙏
Family of Sis. McGahee, Sis. McGahee was a beautiful and faithful woman of God. I will miss her sweet spirit, encouraging words, and our enjoyable conversations. My prayers are with the family for God's strength, His mighty hand of protection, and comfort as you all navigate your season of grief. Love and Prayers, Lorraine W. Jackson and Family
The Senior Mission Ministry sends our deepest condolences to Sis. McGahee family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
