Christine Lawson Evans, age 76, of Cleveland, GA, entered into rest, on April 13, 2023.
Born on June 28, 1946, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Artist Henry Lawson and Mayzena Helton Lawson. Mrs. Evans was retired from Habersham Bank and in past years worked in the library at Piedmont College, First National Bank, Community Bank & Trust, and South State Bank. Christine was a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, and was a Mother figure to many others. She is described by her family as being like her mother, having a gentle spirit, and always putting others before herself. Christine will forever be remembered for her kindness and being a great cook. She was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles; and mother-in-law, Maggie Clara Evans.
Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Anthony Evans of Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Evans (Donna), Joshua Evans (Erica) all of Cleveland; granddaughter, Madison Evans; brother, Michael Lynn “Mack” Lawson of Lula; and nephew, Matthew Lawson.
Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Bradley Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Interdenominational Church Cemetery, 3667 Hwy 115 W, Cleveland, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Christine to Alzheimer’s Association for Research online at https://www.alz.org/research?form=alz_donate or 255 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Born on June 28, 1946, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Artist Henry Lawson and Mayzena Helton Lawson. Mrs. Evans was retired from Habersham Bank and in past years worked in the library at Piedmont College, First National Bank, Community Bank & Trust, and South State Bank. Christine was a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, and was a Mother figure to many others. She is described by her family as being like her mother, having a gentle spirit, and always putting others before herself. Christine will forever be remembered for her kindness and being a great cook. She was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles; and mother-in-law, Maggie Clara Evans.
Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Anthony Evans of Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Evans (Donna), Joshua Evans (Erica) all of Cleveland; granddaughter, Madison Evans; brother, Michael Lynn “Mack” Lawson of Lula; and nephew, Matthew Lawson.
Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Bradley Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Interdenominational Church Cemetery, 3667 Hwy 115 W, Cleveland, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Christine to Alzheimer’s Association for Research online at https://www.alz.org/research?form=alz_donate or 255 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
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