of Conway, AR
November 22, 1935 - May 21, 2024
Evelyn Wood Theis, 88, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with her Lord, Tuesday evening May 21st, 2024. Ms. Evelyn was a business owner in the Little Rock area, co-owning Twin Lakes Grocery and Mr. T's Meathouse with her late husband, H.T. Theis, for over 25 years. She also worked as a Revenue Agent for the State of Arkansas, a store manager for the Colonial Bread Company and for many years at Baker Drug in Conway. She was known and revered for her Southern hospitality and wonderful cooking. She was a Prayer Warrior and lifelong Baptist and current member of Victory Baptist Church in Conway, where she served in any capacity she could from cooking to cleaning and teaching as long as she was able.
Ms. Evelyn was born in Dewitt, Arkansas on November 22, 1935 to the late Jesse and Mellie Wood and had 12 siblings. She was raised in a loving home on a farm in Arkansas County during challenging economic times. This experience would fill her with love and a work ethic that was second to none.
She is survived by her two sons, Tommy (Rhonda) of Conway, AR, Ron (Denice) of Cabot, AR; four grandsons, Joey (Christi) of Greenbrier, AR, Josh (Jenny) of Conway, AR, Jonathan of Conway, AR, Caleb, USAF (Ashley) of Albuquerque, NM, Six great grandchildren, Noah, Isaac, Jake, Kera, Nessa and Gynger, who knew her affectionately as Grammy. She is also survived by a sister, Carol Carver (Amos) of Lowell, AR, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, H. T.; her son, Phillip Brent Theis; brothers, Raymond, Darl, Rufus, Delano, Billy Ray and Johnny Wood and sisters, Ora Wood, Irene Wood, Inda Sieber Young, Gladys Trussell and Shirley Keaton.
Ms. Evelyn was a Godly woman whose life mirrored the characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman listed in Scripture. She lived long, loved well, and had a life-long love for the Word of God and for her family. She will be truly missed.
Visitation will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 2230 Victory Lane, Conway, AR, Friday, May 24th at 10:00am. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am with Pastors Ron Theis, Dwain Minor and Michael Himes officiating. Private burial will follow next week.
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7 Condolence(s)
Shirley Pollard
Monday, June 3, 2024
To Evelyn's Family: I only knew Evelyn from the Drug Store. She was such a kind and sweet lady. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort.
Debbie steward
Monday, June 3, 2024
We got to know Mrs. Evelyn at Bakers Drug Store. She always told me stories of when she was a little girl. I always loved her stories. I hope she wrote them down. The way she told them, I could picture her as a child running across beautiful fields of wildflowers. That's how I think of her now, in Heaven. Not a care in the world and much loved. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Frances Ann Love
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Theis Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom she was a wonderful person. I have some fond memories of her & H.T and they were such a sweet couple. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tobey Family
Friday, May 24, 2024
Every time the girls or I saw her she always wanted a hug the love and the light she gave was radiant I'm glad we got the opportunity to know her here she really had a way of making you feel like family.
Viola Forresy
Friday, May 24, 2024
I know you all will miss Evelyn,abut just remember she is right where she wants to be,with her Lord and Savior and her family who have gone before her.So don’t be sad for her.She is smiling down on you.my prayers for you.She was a true friend.
Leslie Guffey
Friday, May 24, 2024
So sorry to hear this, my prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Bob Barham
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Tommy and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. God Bless