Kathy A. Evans

Kathy A. Evans, age 58 years, of Eugene, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Capital Region Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1957, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Jack H. and Mary Lou Morland Durham. She was married on June 15, 1991, in Hartsburg, Mo. to Ricky R. Evans who preceded her in death on October 29, 2014. A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Kathy attended Jefferson City Public Schools. Kathy was employed as a cook with the Jefferson City Public Schools until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and was exceptionally gifted at making candy for family and friends. She loved all crafts, especially sewing, quilting, painting, and crocheting. Survivors include: one daughter, Chelsey Evans of Eugene, Mo.; one son, Shanon Durham and his wife Tanya of Jefferson City, Mo.; her mother, Mary Lou Durham of Jefferson City, Mo.; two brothers, Claude Durham and his wife Kathy of Holts Summit, Mo. and John Durham and his wife Brenda of Holts Summit, Mo.; and seven grandchildren, Carter Lennaman, Karley Lennaman, Graceson Lennaman, Mercedes Durham, Madeline Durham, Tyler Durham and Taylor Durham. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, and one sister, Jackie L. Pinet. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Kathy Evans Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com