Ruth Evans passed away March 28, 2019, at her home in Fruitvale.
Memorial services for Ruth Evans, 78, Fruitvale, were held on March 30, 2019, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Paul Stanley officiating.
She was born January 23, 1941, to John & Neva Gilbreath Conner. Ruth was born in Rusk, spent her early years in Tyler, then moved to Irving, where she graduated from Irving High School, Class of 1959. She had lived in Fruitvale since 1972. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and baking, and many artistic hobbies.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Conner; mother, Neva Shiflet; and three brothers, George Conner, Michael Conner and Bobby Conner.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl Evans of Fruitvale; two daughters, Shelli Crocker and husband Jerry of Fruitvale; and Carla McGlothlin and husband Bryan of Fruitvale; three brothers, John D. Conner of Kansas, Jerry Shiflet of Euless and Terry Shiflet of Edgewood; five grandchildren, Evan Crocker, Ember Crocker, Jana Koonce Brightman, Ryan McGlothlin and Carley Sale; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Aubrey Sale and one on the way; and numerous other relatives and friends.
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