Claudette "Dean" Courtney Evans
November 18, 1945 ~ February 27, 2023
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NASHVILLE – Claudette “Dean” Courtney Evans, age 77, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on November 18, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Richard Carl Courtney, Sr. and Mattie Hazel Harrell Courtney. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard “Carl” Courtney, Jr.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. More importantly she was devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a prayer warrior, encourager, and a good Samaritan to those less fortunate. She was passionate for the lost and wanted everyone to have the same hope she has in Christ. Dean was a member of Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount.
Dean is survived by her husband of 58 years, Garland Evans; her son, Steve Evans and wife, Pam; her daughter, Sheryl Naylor and husband, Ed; her grandchildren, Josh Evans and wife, Taylor, Lauren Evans, Jon Naylor and wife, Ashley, and Hannah Naylor and fiancé, Hayden Regitz; her great-grandchildren, Easton Naylor, Millie Evans, and Walter Lee Evans; her sisters, Gail Courtney Bunting and Phyllis Courtney; numerous nephews and nieces; and her beloved dog, Sugar.
A Celebration of Dean’s Life will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Billy Webb and Kenneth Mullen officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dean’s memory to Brekenridge Retirement Center, 2500 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Brekenridge Retirement Center and to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care in Rocky Mount for the excellent Christ-centered care provided to Dean in her last days.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Of course I am devastated at the loss of my beautiful friend and sister in Christ. How we, I rejoice with her that she is now in the presence of the savior. I am positive that this little lady is the happiest person in heaven, dancing on the streets of gold looking into the eyes of her Jesus before she jumps into His comforting arms. She loved her Lord and would tell all just how amazing that Jesus is. She was a true prayer warrior and never missed an opportunity to pray for you or with you. My life has been enriched since knowing Dean Evans and her Family. I will cherish the last time that a group of “traveling ladies” were together. It was beyond special. And I thank you Dean for all the prayers and support that you have given me over the years. You will always remain in my heart….and until we meet again of the streets of gold. So long for now my sweet friend. I love you.
Had only met Dean when she came to Breckenridge. She was friends with a friend of mine. What a lovely companionate women and a pleasure to have known for the short time I did. May she dance with the angels.
Dean, such a sweet God loving lady. Tony and I are so thankful and blessed to have met you my dear friend. We have such wonderful fond memories from our bus trips with You and Garland. Heaven just got another Angel! We love you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Tony n Gail Joyner
We are sorry about the passing of your mom and grandma. We know her absence will be painfully felt, but praise God we rejoice in hope. (1Thes 4:13-18)
Garland,Steve,Sheryl and families, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. SO sorry for your loss, but I know you all have some very precious memories of your sweet wife and Mother. She was a special lady! God will see you through this. I am praying for you all daily. You will be together again. Love and much sympathy to all,Judy Adams
Condolences to her family and friends.
Sheryl Evans Naylor I’m so sorry to see this. Sending you big prayers and hugs.
With love and fond memories!!!Jones and Myrdie Card
The Glover’s have covered you all in our prayers. Your mom was a very sweet lady and definitely loved our Jesus!
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July, 2016 bus trip to
South Dakota. One of most memorable times! ❤️
Such a sweet lady
Praying for her family.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,Christy Spain
So sorry to hear that I grew up with Steve and Sheryl they were like family to me and my family
I shall never forget Dean for her love to me. More than twenty five years ago, I sang for the Christian Womens Club and afterwards Dean ask me to stop by her dress shop that she owned at Tarrytown Mall. Little did I know that she wanted to pay me for singing with a beautiful outfit. It was never my intention to charge for using my gift from God to sing. Dean was a picture of Christ as she poured out her love for me. Needless to say I was overwhelmed by her giving spirit . May you rest in peace Dean. What a Special lady!
Sue Brinkley
So sorry for your loss?✝️🙏🏻❤️
So sad to hear this. Praying for her family.
Sooo sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for the family and friends 🙏❤️🙏
So sorry to hear, she was such a beautiful person inside and out my sincere condolences to her family and friends ❤
Cheryl I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mama..she was loved by many and will be greatly missed by everyone. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Angels are all around, we first met when we all lived on Ford Road and then again with the fun trips. You will be missed. Anything I can do please call me..Faye Hill
My deepest condolences to the Evans family on the loss of your dear loved one. Dean was always very kind to my Mom, Janet King, who was a resident for many years at Brekenridge. She frequently stopped in to smile and brighten her day. God bless your family in your time of grief.