Ms.
Evelyn Marie Thompson
SEPTEMBER 8, 1931 – AUGUST 5, 2020Obituary of Ms. Evelyn Marie
Thompson
Evelyn was born on September 8, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to parents W. Earl
and Gracie Evelyn (Parrott) Smith and entered into eternal rest on
August 5, 2020 at the age of 88. Evelyn was known as “Granny” to those
who knew and loved her best and “Evie” to family and friends. She
graduated from Carrollton High School and Baylor University with her
Associates in Education and Religion. Evelyn was employed with J.Y.
Schoonmaker Co. as their bookkeeper. She had a strong faith in God and
loved her family. Evelyn’s grandchildren would say, “Granny is the best
because she loves us and spoils us with her time.” She loved being
around her grandchildren spoiling them and loving them dearly. Evelyn
enjoyed needle work, crafts and sewing. She was Baptist by faith and was
a member of Legendary Baptist Church in Gun Barrel City; where she also
was a Sunday School teacher. Evelyn was an amazing mother, grandmother,
great and great-great grandmother and aunt. She will be dearly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles R. Smith
and sister Peggy Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon Clark of Oregon, granddaughter
Melissa Burrage Villareal and husband Juan of Dallas,
great-grandchildren; Jasmine Villarreal, J.J. Villarreal, Julia
Villarreal and Jonathan Villarreal, granddaughter Crystal Pfeil,
great-grandchildren; Joey Pfeil, Noah Pfeil and Elijah Pfeil, niece
Janis Galloway and husband Thomas of Mabank, numerous nieces and
nephews, other loving family members and many more lifelong friends.
FAMILY
W. Earl Smith, Father (deceased)
Gracie (Parrott) Smith, Mother (deceased)
Charles R. Smith, Brother (deceased)
Peggy Taylor, Sister (deceased)
Sharon Clark, Daughter
Melissa Burrage Villarreal (Juan), Granddaughter
Crystal Pfeil, Granddaughter
Janis Galloway (Thomas), Niece
Great grandchildren; Jasmine Villarreal, J.J. Villarreal, Julia
Villarreal, Jonathan Villarreal, Joey Pfeil, Noah Pfeil, Elijah Pfeil
Evelyn also leaves numerous nephews, nieces, other loving family
membersand many beloved friends that will missher dearly.
Services
Celebration of Life Memorial
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Graveside Service
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 |