Wanda E. Evans

Wanda Eileen Evans, 88, of Fall River, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Morningstar Care Homes, Fredonia. Wanda was born on September 26, 1934, in Severy, KS the daughter of Raymond and Ena (Johnson) Henderson. After graduation from Severy High School, Wanda worked in a bank in Wichita. On October 6, 1954, she married Robert L. “Bob” Evans in Severy. They lived in Fall River, began farming and started their family. Wanda continued her banking career at Fall River State Bank for many years. Wanda served numerous years as a 4-H Leader and Fair Superintendent. She was a very dedicated Fall River Booster Club member and supporter of the Fall River BBQ from the 1st year to the 57th year. Wanda owned and operated the D & B Grocery Store for many years. During this time she helped many people out with groceries and advice. She tried to make everyone feel welcomed and a part of the Fall River (family) community. Wanda was an avid sports fan, she was a true K-State fan, but her most favorite sport was whatever her children or grandchildren were in at the time. Wanda was devoted to her family and their activities. She helped with projects and attended all of their academic and athletic events she could get to and this wasn’t only for her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren but any kids that she claimed as her own from Fall River and the surrounding area. In her later years, she went to the grocery store to visit with friends. She also invited her friends over for coffee. She loved going to the pasture with Bob to check cattle and or just going for rides in the countryside. They were married for 64 years until his death on November 19, 2018. Then Terry and John would pick her up for her pasture visits. Wanda is survived by: Three Children: Terry Evans and wife Deb of Fall River, KS Jeanna Breech and husband Kelly of Nowata, OK John Evans and wife Judy of Fredonia, KS Brother: Keith Henderson of Emporia, KS Two Sister-In-Laws: Esther Henderson of Grove, OK Marilyn Vrana of Columbus, NE Six Grandchildren: Dustin Breech and wife Mariana of Tulsa, OK, Jim Breech and wife Dez of Tulsa, OK, Matthew Evans and wife Jessica of Fredonia, KS, Kelsey Coomes and husband Adam of St. Paul, KS, Jessie Evans and wife Samantha of Springdale, AR, Kimberly Stithem and husband Justin of Fredonia, KS Ten Great Grandchildren: Jordyn and Drew Evans, Kinzley and Kallen Evans, Jace, Kolter and Kaylor, Stithem, Brock Breech, Max Breech, Whitley Coomes. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, brothers Bruce, Harold and Carl Henderson and one granddaughter Melissa Evans. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time, with burial to follow at Mt. Zion cemetery, Fall River, KS. Memorials have been suggested to the Fall River Booster Club and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736

Wanda E. Evans

September 26, 1934 - May 20, 2023