Parona Garrison Evans, 90, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Burke County, NC on February 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Gilmore Garrison and Vera Patton Garrison. Parona was a member of Chambers Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, especially her famous chicken pie, and loved to sing and dance. She was a very outgoing person and everyone was welcome in her home.
Parona is survived by her son, Dan “Wheat” Evans; grandchildren, Brittina “TT” Evans and Darrin Evans (Carla); great-grandchildren, Tyler and Javon Evans; sister, Juanita Lytle; and sisters-in-law, Maxine Happoldt and Fannie Garrison.
In addition to her parents, Parona was preceded in death by husband, Dan “Coot” Evans; siblings, Allen B. Garrison, Josephine Carpenter, Ruth Carruthers, and Mary Louise Hunt; and caretaker, Betty Lou Gardin.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Chambers Chapel Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chambers Chapel Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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