Evelyn Virginia Morgan Ayers, 88, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Newport News and the daughter of Daniel W. Morgan and Lilly C. Taylor.
Her parents; her brother, Sampson W. Morgan; and her sisters, Charlotte Morgan Cooper, Vila Morgan Crosby, Perley Mae Morgan preceded her in death.
Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Barbara A. Jenkins of Chester, Linda A. Taylor and her husband James of Statesville, NC; a son, Steven C. Ayers of Jacksonville, FLa; three grandsons, Daniel Jenkins (Rhonda) of Virginia Beach, Steven Jenkins (Maria) of Chesterfield, Jason Rock (Jessie) of Lexington, NC; a granddaughter, Ruth Rock Shores-Lanier (Hank) of Kernersville, NC; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Franklin D. Morgan (Betty-Faye) of Shelby, NC; and a sister, Estelle Morgan Payne of Newport News.
The family will receive friends 1 pm Monday, April 25, 2016 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 2 pm officiated by Dr. Lloyd Braswell. Interment will take place in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family at this time of their loss.
Sending my sympathy and prayers to family and friends. Aunt Evelyn was not only my Aunt but a friend to me. She all ways shared many wise words to me. She was a very kind and faithful lady to us all. I’m going to miss her so much. But Heavens been awarded with a beatiful Angel. God Bless and may you RIP.