TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - Lorene P. Evans, age 79, of Tuscaloosa, died July 6, 2009, at home. Phil L. Evans, age 83, of Tuscaloosa, died November 5, 2008, at home. Joint memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, of Tuscaloosa directing.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Phil L. Evans, her parents, Ezra W. and Emma Henderson Blevins, and six siblings.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Ballard P. and Lucy M. Evans, and seven siblings.
They are survived by their daughter, Teresa D. Bailey of Tuscaloosa; their son, Mark L. Evans and daughter-in-law Margaret Henry of Obetz, Ohio; and their grandchildren, Damien L. Bailey of Spartanburg, S.C., Andrew L. Bailey of Lugoff, S.C., and Russell Evans and Phil C. Evans of Obetz, Ohio.
Lorene was a loving mother and doting grandmother and was always known for her funny stories and mischievous nature. She grew up in Leckie, W.Va., and moved to Columbus, Ohio and worked for White-Westinghouse.
Phil was born in West Virginia and worked as a tool and die maker in Columbus, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, football, and baseball.
Upon retirement they moved to Lake Wateree, S.C. to enjoy their golden years. In 2007 they moved to Alabama to be near family and friends, including Elsie Lee, caretaker for both Phil and Lorene, and great-nephew David R. Blevins and "Boo Baby".
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