Carolyn A. Evans (1940-2016)

Carolyn A. Evans, 76, passed away Dec. 21, 2016.
She was born Feb. 2, 1940 in Reno County, to Vera (Glover) and Harry Edwards.
Carolyn married Ernest Evans, Jr. on Oct. 1, 1956 in Haven, Kan. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth.
Carolyn is survived by her son, Brett Evans (Mindy) of Hoisington; daughter, Angela Mardis of Pratt; sister, Peggy Green of Hutchinson; sister, Sue Patterson of Hutchinson; sister, Sally Oberle (Norman) of Ellsworth; three grandchildren, Rachel Mardis, Stacey Castle (Zac), and Michelle Cox (Mathis); and three great-grandchildren, Alexander James Caggiano, Silas Neil Castle, and Weston David Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and brothers, Bob and Bill Edwards.
The family would like to extend deep appreciation to Ken and Alice Robson for being so supportive to their family over the years.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com