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Obituary For MS. EVELYN MARIE COVINGTON
Evelyn Marie Covington was born to the late David W. Johnson and Mary Magdaline Alsbrooks Johnson on March 25, 1954, and departed this life on November 21, 2025, at the age of 71.
She was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Monroe, NC. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1972. She attended Central Piedmont Community College and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she majored in special education. She also received a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University in May 2013.
Marie, as she is known, was a retired educator with 38 years of teaching in Union and Anson County public schools. In addition, she was employed as a habilitation technician for Sandhills Group Home for 15 years.
Marie was an active and dedicated member of Kesler Chapel AME Zion Church, serving as president of the Senior Choir, a consecrated Deaconess, director of adults in the Christian Education Department, member of the Usher Board, Stewardess Board, Womenβs Home and Overseas Missionary Society and is a Vacation Bible school teacher.
Marie was joined in holy matrimony to Garry Covington and from that union, two children were born, Marcus and Allison.
Proceeding her in death were her parents; daughter, Karen Kirby; brother, Ronald Johnson; sister Elizabeth Brace.
Left to cherish her memory and legacy are her fiancΓ©e, Richard Flowers, daughter, Allison, sons, Marcus (Iris) and Corey Kirby. Twelve grandchildren: Rayna Chew, Caleb Henry, Deyshawn Henry, Julius Henry, DeAnthony Covington, Zahki Williams, Brianna Sellers, Keyonna Sellers, Brittiany Sellers, Kiara Sellers, Tierra Kirby, and Emani Adams. Two sisters, Kahyriyyah Luqman and Jacqueline Johnson. Two brothers, David Johnson and Larry Phillips. Two sisters-in-law, Lanette Hicks and Angie Huntley. One brother in-law, Christopher (Andrea) Huntley, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Covington will be on Saturday, November 29, 2025, 12:00 noon, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of Suncrest Memorial Garden, Monroe, North Carolina.
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My condolences to the family. I have so many good memories of my Marie. I will truly miss her. Rest well my Sister-Friend.
To the family of my friend/sister: I share in your sorrow. May you be reminded of the LOVE that she shared for her children: she loved you, Allison, Marcus and those grands beyond measure. Fervent prayers.
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Covington family. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I will remember Marie as a beautiful person who I found to be friendly and loving to those she met. She will be missed.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.
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Sorry my heart broke You going be miss Praying for your family
Dear Covington family! I pray GOD's strength & encouragement for you all! I will miss Ms. Marie's homemade sweet potato pies & home made cakes! She was encouraging & had such a sweet spirit! She will truly be missed & she is indeed a precious guardian angel for each of you as her family! Peace & love Derezma Little
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Allison my prayers are with you and your family. I hope you can find comfort knowing she is no longer in pain and is with Jesusπ©·
Best teacher i ever had Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts
The Blue Family(Jamette Blue, UNC Charlotte) sends our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Allison and the Covington Family. Continue to rest in God's strength, peace and love, In Jesus name, Amen!
Momma Marie I just wanted to let you know again how special you was to my family and I. I love and that will never change. Rip well I love you my angel
My condolences to the whole family. I met this wonderful Women who use to watch me as a child and never knew here going up. My mom always talk about my dad's sister always helping out with my sister and traveling to Baltimore sweet, kind and understanding. I am glad as a man I got to meet the rest of my dad's family. Going through a critical time in my life she was always encouraging . Auntie u will be missed . Wish I had spent more time I am glad I got the choice to get know u and the stories u told me when I was a child . U are a blessing and u touched lives with your love .My condolences to family and the many people lives she had touched .
Who knew we would be neighbors and classmates in Monroe. We would often be between houses on Parker Street. Then you grow up and move away and only see each other occasionally. We always caught up with each other and said we do better at staying in touch. Still the same bubbly personality and loving soul. I am glad we were neighbors, classmates and friends. Your mom was a special person. Thanks for sharing her and Ms. Ann big hug to you and we will see you soon.
My thoughts and prayers are with Allison and Marcus and the rest if the family. Love yall πβ₯οΈπ
To my Godmother I love you and will miss you dearly. To my God sister and brother may God be with you during this time and all the time. She was, is and forever will be the sweetest woman I had had the pleasure to meet and call mom myself. Rest up ma kiss and hug my mama for me. Love you forever.
Missing you already.. May the family somehow find peace, comfort, and understanding knowing that God still cares. Ms. Covington will be missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace my Friend.
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
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So very glad to have known Evelyn. She was a Beautiful person. So sorry for your loss Marcus and Allison. Praying for you all. ππ½ππ½ππ½
My sincerest condolences and fervent prayers are being sent to the entire family. She loved you all sooooo much. I have beautiful and lasting memories to hold onto regarding Marie. Cherish the memories.ππ₯°
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved ones. Marie and I go back many years. She was a loving and caring person always with a smile on her face. May Our Father comfort and protect you.
Love you mother Covington π
To Marcus and Allison, our hearts goes out to you both during this time of agreivement, you all have our prayers and sympathy also,your was a very nice lady everytime you saw her she would be smiling and she always had kind words to say,she will be truly be miss. Rest in Peace Marie.
May the peace of Gos surround you and His love carry you. Praying for you.
My condolences to the family praying π such a sweet and kind person RIP you will be missed
I am so saddened to hear about Marie. She and I worked together many years together. Please know that I am thinking of you all and keeping you in prayers.
Allison and Marcus condolences and prayers to you and the family. Sorry for your loss
I enjoyed working with Marie at Morven School, deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Allison, Marcus &(sister Kyirrah), we are praying for your family's comfort that only God can provide. Marie was a beautiful soul. RIP our dear friend. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant
My Condolences and Prayers to the family. Ms.Covington was a sweet person.
To Marcus and Allison and the grands and siblings I send love and deepest condolences with prayers of comfort A very beloved woman mother sister aunt friend cousin servant of GOD with tons of love and dedication to family friends neighbors and community and school system I really appreciate her and adored her our talks our laughter and joys our lows and highs I'm going to miss her dearly but my heart holds a special place Rest in Heaven
Mrs Marie was a sweet lady she was one of my favorite teachers at school praying for the family
To Allison and Marcus.our prayers and condolences are with you. Marie was like a sister to me. We are going to miss her
Marcus & Allison I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. You have my deepest condolences and may God continue to keep you all in His loving care. We are praying for the entire family. May He give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
