Winnie Pearl Evans, 74, of Philadelphia, Mississippi passed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 31, 2026, from Mt. Nebo M.B. Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.
Winnie Pearl Evans is survived by her life partner, Mr. William Evans of Columbus, MS; 2 God daughters, Shuntay Willis of Gulfport, MS, Mytra McDougle Seales of Philadelphia, MS; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grand children; 2 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Michael McDougle and Tommy Lee McDougle both of Philadelphia, M; one sister, Verna Mae Moore of Philadelphia, MS.
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