Evelyn (Wilkerson) Owens Smith passed away June 1, 2024, with her daughter Teresea by her side. Evelyn was born November 1, 1930, the daughter of Lawrence Ray and Chloe (Stricklin) Wilkerson in the Diggins.
She married Frank J. Owens on October 3, 1945. Five children were born into the family.
She married George O. Smith on March 16, 1974. He preceded her in death on December 19, 2013. Evelyn was a member of Valier First Baptist Church.
Evelyn was an amazing, beautiful woman. She self-taught playing the piano and guitar and loved to sing. She loved rainy days, she would bake or sew. She was a great cook, always welcoming family, friends and sometimes, even strangers to her table. Her grandchildren always claimed she was the wisest person they have ever known. Family was most important to her. Her idea of a vacation was to visit her family.
Evelyn is survived by two daughters, Sandra Owens (Garry) Peffer and Teresea Owens, two sons, Gary L. (Dorothy) Owens and Deon Owens. She leaves gr

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