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Evelyn Jones obituary, 1934-2026, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1934

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard

Charlotte, North Carolina

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Apr. 3, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

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Evelyn Jones Obituary

Evelyn Jones

October 20, 1934 - March 30, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina - Mrs. Evelyn Greene Jones, 91, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.

Born October 20, 1934, in Watauga County, she was a devoted Baptist who loved giving to others and supporting Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Library. She cherished time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cecil Jones; her son, Oren William Jones; and her brothers, Bradley Steven McNeil, Sr. and Richard "Bryce" Greene.

Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne Jones; sister, Jill Rogers; grandchildren, James Stewart and Amanda Lawson (Dennis Lawson); and great-grandson, Oren Renfrow Lawson.

Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will follow Saturday at Mountlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Evelyn Jones

Apr

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

NC

Apr

3

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

NC

Funeral services provided by:

Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

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Susan Beam-Gilleland

5 hours ago

Thoughts and prayers for you all.

Teresa Martian Douglas

Yesterday

Aunt Evelyn, will be missed. She was a loving, kind aunt. She had a heart of gold and she was a true, Christian. We are so sorry to hear about her passing. Sending love and hugs to the family

Becky & Tom Fairchild

Yesterday

Evelyn...you were such a special part of our lives...I loved our many correspondences over the years. It was always such a joy to talk to you on the phone. You will be TRULY missed!!! Love you....

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