Mary Evans

Mary Louise Evans went home to be with her Lord on May 24, 2024. 

She was born in Hornersville, Missouri, on April 26, 1943, the daughter of Clifford Wayne and Milva Mary (Christian) Keating. Mary Louise married Larry Evans on Aug. 26, 1961, and he passed away on June 16, 2016. 

She is survived by two sons, Mark Evans (wife: Mia) of Portland and David Evans (wife: Rhonda) of Portland; one sister, Barbara Wilkins (husband: Jimmie) of Hornersville, Missouri; seven grandchildre;n and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Louise and her husband Larry moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, to start a ministry to International Students at Purdue University. Those years were the highlight of their ministry together. Louise attended Fellowship Baptist Church of Portland.  

Private graveside services will be held at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. 

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. 

In lieu of memorials and flowers, Louise asked everyone to do a random act of kindness in memory of her. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.