Evelyn Darcy Grender

I worked with Evelyn when we were both at Virginia Tech. She was kind, thoughtful, and resourceful. Always calm, Evelyn was a joy to work with. We enjoyed sharing stories of our children. Let light perpetual shine upon her.

Evelyn was beloved by every weaver who met her -- and probably by everyone else she encountered. She was kind, and wise, and endlessly giving of her care and her expertise. As her health became an obstacle to attending the meetings of the Handweavers Guild of the New River Valley, then Covid kept us all from seeing our friends in person, we missed Evelyn's insight and great example. But she remains in our hearts.

As a new member of the weaving guild, Evelyn was a positive and encouraging mentor. Her sweet smile and kind words and her knowledge of historic patterns were a plus for all of us. My sympathy for all her family.

I am a weaving colleague of Evelyn and counted her as an inspiration and great weaver. I will miss her. My condolences to all her beloved family.

I met Evelyn through the Handweavers Guild in Blacksburg. She was a wonderful weaver, so happy to make blankets for her family, and a wonderful soul. I wish you joyful remembrances of her and the family she grew as you move forward.