Vancie Irene Evans, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Vancie Smith was born on October 19, 1927 on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands to the late Owen and Florence Smith. She and her siblings totaled 11 children.
In 1945 she moved to St. Thomas, where she married the late Edwin Evans, Sr. who was also from Tortola. From this union they had 13 children, 10 of whom she is survived by.
Vanice was a member of the Christ Church Methodist congregation since her confirmation in 1950 and assistant leader of a Church Class. Her life and duties were that of a devoted wife and nurturing mother. She also worked as a talented seamstress.
Vancie leaves behind to cherish her memory 10 surviving children:
Sons – Leroy Evans, Sr., Stanley Evans, Elvin Evans and Darryl Evans,
Daughters – Lorna Kuntz, Orma Farrell, Jenicia Evans, Joycelyn
Evans, Sherill Evans and Theresa Evans. She was preceded in death
by son Edwin Evans, Jr. and daughters Nira and Lena Evans.
Her lineage also includes 34 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Vivian Francis, 19 nieces and 14 nephews, a close neighbor and personal as well as family friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Annas Retreat at 10 a.m. Viewing prior to the service will be attainable between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Burial will be at the Western Cemetery, Section A in Altona. Funeral arrangements provided by Turnbull’s Funeral Home.
