Jeanne Evans, 67, of Covington, died Dec. 13 at Abbey Hospice. She was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist church, loved sewing and crafts and was an avid reader. Mrs. Evans was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents James Lewis Alexander Sr., and Inez Kitchens Norton and great-granddaughter Angelina Snow.

Surviving are husband Jerry Evans of Covington; daughters and son-in-law Bella Gant of Commerce, Bobbie and Chris Oliver of Los Angeles; sons and daughter-in-law Eddie and Kelly Hayes of Wiggins, Miss., Gerald Hayes and Ron Hayes, both of Covington; grandchildren Jennifer Snow, Michelle Harlan, Matthew Hayes, Shawn Hayes, Stephen Hembree, Brandie Grant, Chace Hayes; great-granchildren Chace Harlan, Tyler Hughes; sister Meri Digby of Porterdale; brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Lana Alexander of Conyers, Charlie and Debra Alexander of Social Circle, Bill and Gayle Norton of Covington.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church with the Rev. James A. Moore and the Rev. John Ozley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 700, Porterdale, 30070, or The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, 30605.