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Obituary For Ida M. Evans
Ida Mae Evans was born on February 5, 1946, in Salters, South Carolina, to the late Rufus Sr. and Mary (McCrea) Burgess.
Ida completed her primary and secondary education in Williamsburg County (South Carolina). Upon her marriage to Louis Verndell Evans, also a native of South Carolina, she and Louis moved to Clearwater, Florida, in 1967. They became members at Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her years of devoted service at Mt. Olive AME included but were not limited to, the Young People’s Division (YPD) Director and the choir.
Ida was employed with Instrument Transformers, Inc. for 35 years before retiring in 2014. Her employment NEVER prevented her from traveling nationwide to attend Andrea’s, Alicia’s, and Anthony’s (deceased) basketball and football games. She was a devoted mother and loved being “in the stands.” During her retirement, her grandson, Arquis Anthony, began his journey as a two-sport athlete in basketball and football, again allowing her to become a vocal presence “in the stands.”
Ida was preceded in death by her son, Louis Anthony Evans Jr., and her mother and father, Rufus Sr., and Mary (McCrea) Burgess.
On June 9, 2023, Ida’s cherished memories were entrusted to her devoted husband of 56 years, Louis Verndell Evans; daughters, Andrea Evans-Dixon (Fred) and Alicia Evans; grandchildren, Arquis Anthony Reynolds, Alaina Wade, and Alaisha Wade; sisters, Estelle Blanding (Richard), Leola Wilson (Wille), and Mary Frances Bufkin; brothers, Rufus Burgess, Jr. (Queen) and Raymond Burgess (Isabelle); sisters-in-law, Ruby Singletary, Virginia Miller, Mary Williams, Rovanna Joyce Kendrick (Frank) and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Friday, June 16, 2023, 11:30 AM with a Visitation 9:30 to Funeral time all at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL 33759.
Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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My sincere condolences to the family. 🙏
Please know that I am thinking of the Burgess Evans family at this time. My heart is heavy, Ida was such a good friend to me when I lived in Clearwater Florida. My prayers are with you and your family today and in days ahead. Gloria Matthews Majette, Washington, DC
To Mary Bufkin and family, you have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you and your family peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Love, Class of "78"
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. May God's loving presence comfort you and your family, His perfect peace restore you and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time of loss. In Sympathy and Love, George and Bonnie Grimsley, Salters, SC
To the Evans family, my deepest condolences to the family and may God blessings continue to be with you in this time of memorial.
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. May God's grace and mercy be with you to comfort and strengthen your family during this time of bereavement-Rev Julius Edward Dukes and family of Salters,SC
Condolences and prayers to the family. May God's grace and mercy be with you to comfort and strengthen your family during this time of bereavement.
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