Patricia Evans Obituary
Patricia Lee Evans, 71, of Alvord went to be with her Lord & Savior Sunday, December 14th, 2025 in Decatur, Texas.
Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 22nd at the Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord. Phillip Weitner will officiate.
Patricia was born January 5th, 1954 to Martin Edward and Emma Virdie (Clower) Tennison in Benjamin, Texas. She was united in marriage November 27th, 1970 to James Andrew Evans in Decatur, Texas. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Emma Tennison; and her husband, James Evans.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannon Rich of Alvord; her son, Martin Evans and wife Loretta of Alvord; 2 grandsons, Michael Rich of Alvord and Zachary Norman of Springtown; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Buckingham of Cleburne and Michele Kuykendall of Ft. Worth; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Tennison and wife Gloria of Alvord; numerous nieces & nephews, extended family members and a host of friends.
405 E. Main, Decatur, TX 76234
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