of Searcy, AR
September 22, 1933 - December 7, 2024
Hazel Juanita Hopper Evans, wife of Winford Oakland Evans, 91, of Searcy passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Judsonia at The Blossoms at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was surrounded by her family all day. She was born on September 22, 1933 in Higginson, Arkansas, the third of eleven children to the late Everett and Ettie Hopper.
Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Oakland Evans; her parents, Everett Hopper, Ettie Waggle Hopper Collins; brothers, Leo, Kenneth, Donald, Gene and Marshall and her sisters, Mearl Teague, Julie McEuen, Louise Reynolds, Pearl Elliott and Bertie Teague.
Her surviving sons are John O. Evans of Little Rock, Arkansas, Phillip Evans (Shelia) of Velvet Ridge, Arkansas, Anthony H. Evans (Ronda) of Searcy, Arkansas and one Daughter, Phyllis Odom (Gary) of Searcy, Arkansas; grandchildren, Candace Evans of Velvet Ridge, Crystal Gulley of Searcy, Katrina McCanless (Chase) of Searcy, Isaac Evans (Snapper) of Searcy, Oakland Evans (Natalie) of Searcy, Canessa Meeks (Justin) of Marcella, Elizabeth Burkhalter (Tyler) of Pea Ridge, William Evans (Hannah) of Searcy, Morgan Evans (Jacob) of Little Rock and Nick Evans (Amber) of Seattle, Washington, Brooks Evans, Morgan Hill, CA; thirteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will begin with a visitation starting at 1:00PM December 12, 2024 and service to follow at 2:00PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Searcy.
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13 Condolence(s)
Judy Maddox
Sunday, December 15, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you at this most diffivult time
Grant Holeyfield
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Marie Cole
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Tanya Hopper
Monday, December 9, 2024
We are so sorry about ya’lls loss, Hazel was such a sweet woman. I’m blessed to have gotten to know her. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to all the family. Jeremy, Tanya and kids.
Allen Teague
Monday, December 9, 2024
You will always be remembered aunt Hazel, what a sweet a beautiful lady and loved God and her family.
Ira & Rita Teague
Monday, December 9, 2024
Kelley Nelson
Monday, December 9, 2024
A beauty from the inside out. Aunt Hazel was always full of smiles and laughter. She radiated joy every time I saw her. Such a gift she had been to the World for 91 years.
Praying for all her kids as you navigate the days ahead. Love you!
Amy Teague
Monday, December 9, 2024
Leonard and Jeanie Barnett
Monday, December 9, 2024
Rhonda Tippy
Monday, December 9, 2024
I so loved Hazel, she will be missed. Love and prayers for all the family.
Kenny Holeyfield
Monday, December 9, 2024
My thoughts and prayers for this great family! All I can say is they are good as they get and I know heaven is where they unite when time on earth is achieved! I pray for healing and blessig tor this family!
Bonnie Davis
Monday, December 9, 2024
Hazel was a very special lady. She was beautiful inside and out. Her face was always smiling. Her strong family will help each other get through this tough time. The comfort we all have is to know that Hazel is being held in the Lord’s hands. We will all meet this sweet lady again. My love goes out to each member of this family.
Teresa Peterson
Monday, December 9, 2024
I will truly miss you
Rest in peace till I see you again.. your aide teresa at Oakdale...