Edna Evenson of Marshall

Edna Mae Evenson, age 94 of Marshall, Arkansas died on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas on February 12, 1928 to Pauline Bratton and raised by grandparents, J.C. Bratton and Kellie Bratton.

She was of the Baptist faith and was baptized in 1946. She was raised in Dennard by her grandparents, J.C. and Kellie and also spent time with her mother, Pauline in Leslie. Edna married at the age of 16 and raised 8 children. Her strong faith and hardworking ethic helped her through many trials.

She was a wonderful homemaker and spent many hours canning produce raised on the family farm. She was an excellent cook and worked at area restaurants for many years. She also taught many in the family her cooking skills. She also enjoyed quilting. She was a very kind, soft-spoken woman and her

She was a very kind, soft-spoken woman and her gentle spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Dale Warren (Barbara) of Marshall, Polly Brenaman (Phil) of Leslie, Loretta Horton (Johnny) of Marshall, Kelly Evenson (Cindy) of Western Grove, Artie Evenson of Marshall, Ronnie Warren of Marshall and Linda Grubb of Holly, CO; grandchildren, Bobby (Kim), Jul (Shana), Nicole, Clint (Kathy), Joe (Deanna), Rodney, Roy Dale (Melissa), Phil, Lana (Don), Jason (Nancy), Reva (Brock), Jeannie (Treigh), Jessica (Justin), Justin, Gunner (Kayla), Scott (Kim), Caitlin, Shawn and Dustin (Amber); a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Searcy of CA and Diane Green of CA; and many extended family members and friends who will also mourn her passing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Eual Warren and Raymond Evenson; daughter, Sharon King; grandchildren, Raymond Evenson and Shaley Herter; and siblings, JC Thornsberry, Calvin Thornsberry and Coreen Thornsberry.

Funeral services for her were 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Kelly Johnson and Bro. Jason Horton officiating. Visitation was 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel. Burial was in Dennard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Warren, Jul Warren, Roy Dale Grubb, Phil Grubb, Scott Evenson and Gunner Evenson. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Warren, Ronnie Warren, Kelly Evenson, Artie Evenson, Kaleb Tyler, Joe McDonald, Clint McDonald and Rodney Rogers.

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