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RiAna Self-Evans Obituary
ALTON — RiAna Kay Self-Evans, 34, passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle.
Born July 23, 1986 in Kremmling, Colorado, she was the daughter of LaDonna (Paynic) Evans and the late Kenneth Wayne Self.
She graduated from Bunker Hill High School and attended the medical assistant's program at Vatterott College is St. Louis, Missouri.
She had previously worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. RiAna's life was not without struggle, but she used her positive attitude and incredible strength to persevere.
She had a heart of gold, and throughout her health issues, she taught valuable lessons to countless doctors, nurses, and others. RiAna loved to bake, go shopping (hot pink was her color of choice), and barbecues, both attending them and planning them. She also spent precious time doing projects and crafts with her beautiful daughter, Katalya.
In addition to Katalya; she is survived by her mother, LaDonna Evans; a brother, Nick Paynic and his girls; her grandparents, Kay and David Dreher; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In her passing, she joins the people she loved dearly, including her father, Kenneth and her grandfather, "Pa-Pa" George Paynic.
A Celebration of Riana's Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to LaDonna Evans to be used for the benefit of Katalya.
Services are entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.
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Forsha
July 20, 2024
You are truly, my dear friend continue to keep resting in peace.
Kerriana Mccombs
July 27, 2020
RiAna loved to bbq was an outstand woman to my cousin RayRay Evans always been there for her family. Always came to family events when coming together as a family. I Kerriana would love to say that you will be truly missed by family and friends and workers. I would never forget how amazing you were to my family and never forgotten the good times we shared in our hearts all love goes to my family and you. Your legacy will continue on through your children and family REST IN HEAVEN
Forsha Rogers
July 26, 2020
She was so sweet and had a very gentle soul I met her through an ex-boyfriend and immediately knew she was a great person I worked with her at Saint Elizabeth and she was always kind to everybody sleep in peace sweet angel
Forsha Rogers
July 26, 2020
My deepest condolence To you and your family I have been knowing her for a long time I met her through an ex-boyfriend she she was so sweet and head a gentle soul she has been nothing but kind to me throughout the years we have known each other sleep in peace sweetheart my prayers to you and your family
Carol Bloodworth
July 26, 2020
I only remember RiAna when she was younger. But she grew up to be a beautiful woman. So sorry for your loss LaDonna and Nick. My prayers are with your family.
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angie paynic
July 25, 2020
We will love you and miss you always.
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