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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Evelyn G. Roper
Evelyn G.
Roper
October 21, 1940 – November 30, 2017
Evelyn G. Roper's Obituary
Mrs. Roper, 77, of McCall Creek, MS, passed from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 21, 1940, in McCall Creek, MS, to Charlie C. and Josie Chisolm Rushing. She was of the Baptist faith; worked as a personnel supervisor at Wal-Mart in Brookhaven, MS, and was co-owner of Granny's Corner in McCall Creek, MS; enjoyed painting, crafts, gardening and spend time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Charlie C. and Josie Chisolm Rushing; daughter, Kathleen Garvin; and sister, Claudell Rushing Mahan.
Survivors are her daughters, Genette Garvin Ratcliff of McCall Creek, MS, Cindi Garvin Hawley of Smithdale, MS, and Sandra Garvin Cupit and husband Gery of McCall Creek, MS; son-in-law, David Wolff of Brookhaven, MS; step-son, Sonny Welch of Brookhaven, MS; step-daughter, Maria Welch Adams of Silver Creek, MS; grandchildren, Sharee Fuller and husband Mark, Justin Auttonberry and wife Ashley, Whyndi Staggs, Keysha Hawley, Rhondah Williamson, Joey Hawley and wife Annie, Kimberly Orcutt, Brad Arnold and wife Michelle, Clifton Arnold, Elizabeth Moradmand, Stephanie Wolff Kelley and husband Jonathan, Samantha Wolff, Jennifer Wolff Pope and husband Dewayne, Heather Wolff, Summer Wolff, Jamilynn Wolff, and Jessica Wolff, Chris Wolff and wife Sabrina, Mallory Magee Mowdy, and Colton Welch; 34 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers are Brad Arnold, Joey Hawley, Justin Auttonberry, Clifton Arnold, Chris Wolff, and Mark Fuller. Honorary pallbearers are Ashtin Auttonberry, and Aaron Sanders.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ms. Roper's name may be made to American Cancer Society.
Funeral Services for Evelyn G. Roper
Visitation
Concord Baptist Church
9:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Concord Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Concord Baptist Church
Starts at 12:00 pm
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