of Little Rock, AR
January 25, 1933 - June 29, 2023
Evelyn "Sis" Carrier Estes Kreitzer went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 28,2023. Evelyn was the youngest of 7, born to Logan and Della Carrier on January 25th, 1933 at home in Stanford, Kentucky. She had many chores on the farm, but she most often talked of the ones she didn't like; gathering the eggs and fighting with her brother Babe over whose turn it was to churn the butter!
After graduating from Highland High School in Stanford, she took on a few jobs in town. She started at the local drug store and then a shoe factory. Her dad remarked that he thought it cost him more for her to work than stay on the farm! She met the love of her life, Herbert Estes Jr. on a double date, but she wasn't his date that night! Dad made sure that situation was fixed quickly! They married in 1954 and moved to Dayton, Ohio where dad was employed by General Motors. Mom went to work at McCall's Corporation in the Bindery Department putting Reader's Digests together. She worked there until Dad convinced her she should be a stay at home mom, which she loved!
She tragically lost the love of her life at the age of 42. Having a daughter to raise was what she knew she had to do to honor my dad.
Mom went to work as a "temporary part-time" worker at the Marianist Mission in 1977 and eventually became the supervisor of the Spiritual Alliance Department until her retirement at age 78.
Mom would meet her second husband at a mixer a friend of hers took her to, that was Edward Kreitzer. They quickly realized they had many people in common and shared the tragedy of losing their spouses. They were married for over 20 years until Ed's passing.
We attempted to lure her to Arkansas to be closer to family, but always told her it was her decision on the when. After a few years, she called and said, "I'm ready to move", so we made it happen. Mom enjoyed her new home and met many new friends through Thursday's Together at church or the Senior Citizen's Center.
My mom lived the faith she inherited from her family and passed that faith on to others in how she lived her life. She always had a smile to give to someone.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; husbands, Herb and Ed; as well as many dear friends. She is survived by daughter, Pat Donson; grandson, Jonas Donson & wife, Krystal and great-grandson, George Kenneth; as well as many other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in mom's honor to Bryant First United Methodist Church, Mt. Moriah Christian Church Cemetery Fund, Baptist Hospice, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your heart.
Service will be Saturday July 8, at 11:00 in the Prayer Garden at Bryant First United Methodist Church, 508 N. Reynolds Rd. Bryant, Arkansas and burial to take place at Mt. Moriah Christian Church in Stanford, Kentucky at a later date.
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14 Condolence(s)
Samantha Ensign
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Dear Pat,
I came across your mom’s obituary today and I’m so sorry for your and Jonas’s loss last year. She was a kind and lovely lady and I know you feel so blessed to have had her join you in Arkansas in her later years. She raised quite a loving and beautiful daughter. Peace and comfort be with you.
Samantha Ensign
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Dear Pat,
I came across your mom’s obituary today and I’m so sorry for your and Jonas’s loss last year. She was a kind and lovely lady and I know you feel so blessed to have had her join you in Arkansas in her later years. She raised quite a loving and beautiful daughter. Peace and comfort be with you.
Alene Foley
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing, we have thought of her often and she has come up in several of our family conversations. Prayers sent.
The Foley Family
Holly Shippy
Monday, July 10, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet momma, grandma, and now great grandma! What a beautiful soul she was! Our loss on this earth is definitely heavens gain! But we know it’s not goodbye…it’s see ya later! Love you my sista.
Martha Sturdivant
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Dear Sweet Pat
So sorry to hear about your precious Mother. I will always remember her beautiful smile & her sweet sweet spirit, she was very Special. I will hold you & your family close to my heart and in my prayers through these trying times. ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Mary Hudnall
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Pat, I am so sorry for your lost of your precious Mom. I’m sorry I didn’t know her but I’m sure she was an awesome Mom. My prayers are with you and your family for comfort and peace.
Mary Hudnall
Martie Savage
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Pat I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Mrs Evelyn was such a sweet lady who always gave me a hug and a huge smile every time I saw her at church, she made me feel seen and that was very special to me! She will be missed by many but oh what a glorious day when we get to join our parents in heaven one day! Love you Ms Pat, big hugs!
Martie
Vicki Kreitzer
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Pat, I'm sorry to hear of your mother passing. She was a wonderful woman, a great mother-in-law and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Vicki
Cressence (Shuey) Booher
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Pat -- You have my heartfelt sympathy. I never met your Mom, but I heard a lot of good things about her when we were in high school. May your wonderful memories of her keep you warm and comforted.
Melissa Rogers
Thursday, July 6, 2023
I'm so sorry Pat! You and your Mom hold a special place in our family's heart â¤ï¸ we send you hugs and love and our deepest condolences ðŸ™
Sandi and Phil Harris
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Pat and family, so sad for all our loss of this precious lady. She was such a sweet gentle lady and will be remembered fondly. I was so honored to send her a Birthday Card. We are remembering you all in our prayers and sending you much love.
John and Polly Fricke
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Your mom was such a sweetheart and will be missed. We are keeping you and Jonas and family in our prayers. I am sorry we won’t be in town for her memorial.
Cindy Carrier Pennington
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Prayers for the families
Linda Young Borden
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
You were my precious, beautiful aunt and I will miss you.