On the morning of September 13, 2022, Gracie "Minnie" Evans transitioned home into heavenly glory with family by her side. Gracie was born in Amherst County, Virginia, on June 1, 1927, to the late Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pennix. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lloyd Henry Evans Sr. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John Pennix, and brothers, John Pennix and James Julian Pennix; sisters, Easter Pennix, Betty Oliver, Anna "Roberta" Pennix, Linda Coleman, Laura Swain, and Ellen Jenkins. Gracie attended Amherst County Public Schools and worked at Jumbo's (Lee's) Restaurant for a while and many years as a caregiver for elderly families.

Gracie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Fairmount Baptist Church where she was a life member. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, supportive sister, favorite aunt to all, great friend, and a faithful woman of God. As you entered Gracie's home, she would affectionately greet you with "hey su-gar!" Gracie was loved by all who knew her and epitomized the love of Christ through her daily treatment and selfless giving to others.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her daughter, Willie Ann Woodson of Madison Heights, and devoted daughter, Frances (Frank) Dawson of Spout Springs, VA, Marilyn Jackson (South Chesterfield, VA), Lloyd (Cynthia) Evans, Jr., Henrico, VA, Wanda (Kojo) Dadzie-Coleman, Todd (Tiffany) Evans, both of McKenney, VA. Blanch (Lawrence) Taylor, Emma Townes, Sharon Bolling of Petersburg, VA, Bernard Evans, Madison Heights, VA along with 29 Grandchildren; 52 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

She also leaves to cherish her beautiful and memorable life, her in-laws whom she loved; Shirley Megginson, Glory E. Williams, Norvell (Ruby) Evans, II, William Evans, Esther (Theodore) Holland, and amazingly sweet sister-in-law Lillie Eggleston all of Madison Heights, VA. Amy John, (New York), Richard Evans (New Jersey), Katherine (Nathaniel) Scott (Rustburg, VA).

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at Fairmont Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Church cemetery immediately after service. The family will receive visitors and friends on Friday and Saturday at 296 Harris Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572 (family home). Mrs. Evans will be available for viewing on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Davis-Turner Funeral Service.