Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Obsequies of Mrs. Mamie Bush Evans

Mrs. Mamie Bush Evans was born in Amite, Louisiana on August 28, 1935. She was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bush, Jr.

Mamie Bush Evans
The words of the great perfect and up-right man, Job says, "The Lord giveth," August 28, 1935 " Little Mamie" was given to Mr. Tony Bush, Jr. and Mrs. Mamie Jackson Bush. Little Mamie grew up in this parish. She was a "quiet individual."

She accepted Holiness and united with Rosalind Church of God In Christ in Roseland, Louisiana. She received her education in Public Schools of Tangipahoa Parish. She graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Mrs. Evans majored in education and taught school in Tangipahoa Parish School System. She was married to Mr. Willie Evans, Jr., and to this union three children was born. The Lord taketh-about 9:30 A.M. Saturday, December 20, 1969 Mrs. Evans answered the call to dwell with Him eternally.

She leaves to mourn, a husband, Willie Evans, Jr., two sons Reginald and Dwight, one daughter, Demetra, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bush, Jr., Four sisters, Mrs. Helen A. Wilbon of Amite, LA., Mrs. Marion Watley of Bernice, La., Mrs. Amanda Boykins of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Juanita Burton of Baton Rouge, LA., Two brothers, Oscar Bush of Dallas, Texas and Rudolph Bush of New Orleans, LA., and a host of relatives and friends.

Notes: Mrs. Mamie Bush Evans was funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 23, 1969 at Roseland Church of God In Christ. Bishop W.K. Gordon, D.D. Officiating

The obituary collection of the late Deloris Levy and the late Coltidle Aaron Zanders. Submitted by Rev. Raymond Foster, Sr.