Mary Evanko Obituary
Mary passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at the hospice hospital surrounded by family. She was born 02/02/1937 in Paris, Texas to parents Shield Hall Lane & Mary Viola Lane.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Evanko, her daughter Jan Fulton, brothers Clyde Lane, James Lane, Gerald Lane, Shield Lane JR, and Douglass Lane. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Mae E Beason, Florence Usery, Betty King, and Dorthy Howard.
Mary is survived by her son Ronnie Adams (Sherry) her sister Barbara Harrington (Lary). 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, friends, and family.
Mary had a passion for painting and had created many beautiful paintings over the years. She also loved spending time playing Yahtzee with her friends.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:15 am at Ft Sam Cemetery.
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