Carol Jean Evans, 87, Stanberry, MO passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at a Maryville, MO care center.

She was born on October 20, 1935, in Stanberry, Missouri the daughter of Ross and Viola Marie (Shanks) Cooper.

On January 10, 1954, she married Georgie Lee Evans. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2019.

Carol was a committed homemaker and farm wife and later in life worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of the Guilford United Methodist Church and enjoyed music, especially piano, and learning genealogy.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary “Buzz” Cooper, and sister, Delores O’Neal.

Carol is survived by her sons, Ryan (Cheryl) Evans, Des Moines, IA, Edward Evans, Maryville, MO, and Doug (Mary) Evans, Guilford, MO; daughter, Brenda Evans, Tracy, MO; sister, Colleen Lane, Stanberry, MO; brother, Jerry Cooper, St. Joseph, MO; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carol has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO.

Inurnment at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO will be held at a later date. There are no scheduled services. Memorials may be made to the Stanberry Senior Center and/or the American Cancer Society in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com