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Evelyn went to her heavenly home with the Angels on April 29. 2018 at the young age of 93. She was born to Alice and Charles Wagher on July 11, 1924 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Evelyn was one of 5 children, Edith, BettyJoe, Charles and Bobby. She married the love of her life, Carl K. Grier on March 25, 1951 in Eureka, Kansas.
Evelyn started every day by praising God and thanking Jesus for her many blessings , which included 6 children: Bruce Williams, Alecia Williams, Pam Chambers, Karla, Greg and Kathy Grier; sons-in-law and daughter-in-law Charles Mayes, J.D. Sillers, Jake Vandaveer, Jesse Hernandez, Pam Grier and Bill McCourry; and 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She loved to travel and was blessed to take numerous trips with family and friends. She went to many places in the U.S., including Hawaii but also traveled to Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Canada.
Evelyn loved to have a great time, dancing, singing and playing games, such as cards and BINGO! She was known to say “What are we gonna do next, I don’t want to just sit here and look at each other.” She also enjoyed painting and other crafts, especially making dolls, quilts, and Christmas ornaments, to name a few, making them for her grandchildren.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Alice & Charles Wagher, her husband Carl Grier, sister, Edith Wieland, son, Bruce Williams, 2 grandsons David Henley and Matt Williams, granddaughter Lori Daniel, son-in-law J.D. Sillers and a special son-in-law, Charles Mayes.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Victory Church located at 4300 N MacArthur Blvd, Warr Acres, OK 73122
Letitia C Smith says
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Bill and Letitia
Letitia C Smith says
Kathy and family
will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
love
Bill and Letitia
Traci Lynn (Williams) Palombo-Molnar says
I will miss you Grandma till I see you again <3 xoxoxo Love you so much !! I'm so very thankful we could share Jesus together, thank you for all my blessings you shared with me. I'll always remember
Michael Garry says
She will be missed. I’m thankfull to have many memories of her. She always made me feel welcomed.
Marilyn Short says
She was “‘Aunt Evie” to my children who loved her, dearly. We will miss her, always., but thank Our Lord for sharing her with us.
Marilyn Short says
She was “Aunt Evie” to my children who loved her dearly. We will miss her, always, but thank Our Lord for sharing her with us. I know my Carroll Jean is happy to see her.
Marilyn Short says
After 67 years of a friendship closer than sisters….I am devastated, but knowing that Evie & Carl have found Eternal love & happiness…is what it is all about.
Jodi Marsh says
Every was one of my sweetest friends in Oklahoma City who I knew for many years through church when she fell and could no longer Drive I used to take her to her weekly hair appointments, shopping, dog groomers, Etc. Then, I helped her look for and find lionwood Senior Living. Farewell to Heaven, dear Evie, friend of mine!