Virginia Evans

VIRGINIA EVANS

Davenport

Funeral services and Mass of the Christian Burial for Virginia M. Evans, 83, of Davenport, formerly of Big Rock, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport. Burial will follow at

Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary in Davenport. Mrs. Evans died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at her residence at Senior Star Retirement Community in Davenport.

Virginia Mavis McVey was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Clair and Fern (Cald-well) McVey. Following her graduation from Marion High School, she married her high school sweetheart, John H. Evans, on June 9, 1950. He preceded her in death in July 2010.

Mrs. Evans was a housewife, homemaker and most of all, Mom. She loved spending time with her family and most especially her visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport and a former member of St. James Catholic Church in Toronto, Iowa. In earlier years, she enjoyed bowling and was a member of several women's leagues.

Surviving members of the family include a daughter, Karen (Roger) Spratt of Davenport; two sons, John "J.C." Evans Sr. and his special friend, Barb, and James (Sandra) Evans, all of Davenport; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Leota Williams; and a brother, Jack McVey.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a favorite charity.

The family wishes to express a special note of gratitude and thanks to the entire staff at Senior Star.

Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.Cunnick-Collins.com.