E. Ann Evans, 81, of Trout Run passed peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at home. Surviving is her loving husband Alden J. Evans Sr., whom she wed on November 22, 1957 in Calvert, PA and spent 61 years creating a life with.
Born January 18, 1938, in Montoursville she was a daughter of the late Jason W. and Elsie Ann (Mundrick) Holdren.
Ann was a 1955 graduate of Montoursville High School. She had worked at numerous jobs and retired from Hope Enterprises as a group home manager but her most significant role in life was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Ann attended Trout Run United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed painting, bird watching, gardening and growing flowers. In her earlier years, she could be found square dancing with her husband. Ann loved the beach, traveling and spending time anywhere she could throw her fishing line in the water. An avid mystery reader, she also enjoyed all kinds of books and she will always be remembered for her homemade fudge and Mommy’s fruit cake recipe. Ann’s kind and compassionate ways made her a mother and best friend to all.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, William W. Evans, of Cogan Station, Kimberly A. Holdren (Michael), of Liberty, Jeffery A. Evans (Candy), of Rome, NY., Michele S. Ludwig (Donald), of Williamsport, Alden J. Evans Jr. (Rebecca), of Trout Run, and Liliana Sagrista (Jorge), of Ocala, FL.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way; two sisters, Sandra Thompson (Sheldon) and Mary Phillips both of Trout Run.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Yvonne M. Evans, two daughter in laws, Judy L. Evans and Ruth M. Evans, 6 brothers, Jerry, Bill, Roy, Lawrence, Cliff, and Joe Holdren, and 2 sisters, Betty Helm and Carol Fleming.
A memorial service to honor the life of Ann will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the UPMC Susquehanna Home Care & Hospice team and Comfort Keepers.
Memorial contributions in Ann’s name may be made to Hope Enterprises, ATTN: Gifts Dept, 2401 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.SandersMortuary.com
