Obituary of Elna Lucille Witt Evans

Elna Evans, 93, of Huddleson, passed away Tuesday,July 14, 2020 at her home. She was born on Friday, June 24, 1927 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Samuel Peyton Witt and Lucy Leftwich Witt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Evans, her brothers, Price Witt and Pat Witt, her sisters, Margaret Hamm and Sally St.Clair and grandchildren, Shane Evans and Lisa Evans. She is survived by her sisters, Sarah Thurmon of Vinton and Dora Glisson of Winterville, N.C.; her children, Frank Evans of Concord, Donald Evans (Brenda) of Huddleston, Robert Evans (Ada) of Evington, Clifton (Linda) of Lynchburg, Charles Evans (Linda) of Forest, Nancy Hill (Barry) of Vancouver, Washington, Dennis Evans of Evington, and Cynthia Evans of Altavista, 14 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandson. Elna's hands were always busy and full of love. She would work in the garden and gather it's bounty to cook and feed all who sat at her table. One of her greatest gifts to her family and those she cared for was her love of sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting. She made clothes for her family to wear, quilts to cover and keep them warm at night, and so many more cherished treasures. She also loved to read and would re-read a book over and over because she said it was really good. She had a love for her animals. For the past two years, she spoiled her little dogs Ava, Annie, and Ruger who were constantly by her side and always in her lap. She was a remarkable woman who made the best of life with what she had, no matter how little or how much. She was full of strength and perseverance to overcome every obstacle life handed her. She was the rock for her family and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Centra Hospice of Bedford, Frances "Sissy" Perry (her personal caregiver), Taylor Frost, Kaylee Frost, LM Mitchell, and Christopher Mitchell for always providing kind, loving, and exceptional care for her. The family would also like to thank Susan Evans for giving Elna the best, most loving, and spoiled life possible for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Lynchburg Humane Society as was her wish. A Celebration of Life will be held at the graveside at 10:00am on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at Virginia Memorial Park by her family. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.