Katherine Evans

A Life Celebrated
On Saturday, April 11, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her daughter by her side, Katherine Lyvone (Kat) Evans closed her eyes and entered into eternal rest; freeing herself from all suffering and pain. No more diseased heart; No more cancer; she’s FREE!

Katherine, the proud daughter of James and Francita Taylor, was born on December 28, 1948, in Urbancrest, Ohio. She grew up in Urbancrest and attended Grove City High School.

Kat, as she was affectionately called, was a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed cooking soul food, reading books and watching her soap operas (As The World Turns). She will be remembered for her big heart, honest personality, raising her two granddaughters and spreading love to her family and friends.

Kat was predeceased by her parents, James and Francita Taylor; two brothers, James Taylor and Walt Lee Taylor; husband, James Evans; and grandson, Amir Hawkins.

Katherine Lyvone Evans leaves to carry on her legacy and forever cherish her memories, daughters, Tina (Maurice) Taylor, and Patricia (Brian) Watkins; sons, Terry (James) Taylor, Howard (Trina) Taylor, Timothy Taylor, and Richard Evans; brother, Hollice (Olivia) Taylor; sister, Patricia Turner; adopted daughter, Moneca (Tyrone) Robinson; special sister-in-law, Sandra Hill; 18 grandchildren; Adopted grandson Thomas Brown; 22 great grandchildren; 4 grand pups; and a host of other family and friends.

Private services Friday, April 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest.

The complete obituary is being drafted by the family.