LaVona Darlene Evans

LAVONA DARLENE EVANS 1937 – 2021 LaVona “Vonie” Darlene (Moffitt) Evans age 84 of Louisville, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE. Vonie was born on Born May 13, 1937 to Theodore Otto and Velma Louise (Wagner) Moffitt in Ashland, NE. Soon after birth, she moved with her family to Washington state spending time in Yakima, Lake City and Bothell, where she attended school until the 8th grade. In 1949, she moved back to Nebraska with her family near Ashland for two years and then settled in Louisville where she graduated high school in 1955. Following high school, LaVona went to work for the phone company and later went on to be a secretary at Boys Town. While in Louisville she met her future husband, Frank Sibley Evans, with the help of her sister Jessie and her husband Ralph in 1965. They spent their first date watching The Sound of Music. They married on August 7, 1966 in Louisville, NE. LaVona then entered the greatest role of her life, World Famous Mother. Her first son, Douglas, was born in 1967, followed by Kevin in 1971 and Brian in 1974. She loved being a mother to her three sons. She spent her days helping with homework, sewing, cooking and most certainly could have been certified as a professional referee. Everyone could feel how special they were to her when they smelled chocolate chip cookies or her world famous brownies baking in the oven. In 2006, her first and only grandson, Cole, made his debut to the world and her life purpose was catapulted to new levels. She spent time caring and spoiling Cole up until her last breathe on November 24, 2021. Vonie is survived by her sons: Douglas Evans and wife Tanja, Kevin Evans, and Brian Evans and wife Elizabeth, grandson: Cole Evans, step-grandchildren: Ben and Gage Kephart, sister: Jessie Liles, brother: Jerry Moffitt and wife Jane, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by parents: Theodore and Velma Moffitt, her bother: Thomas Moffitt, and her husband: Frank Evans. Visitations will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Louisville with Pastor Bob Wynn officiating. The Pallbearers will be Douglas Evans, Kevin Evans, Brian Evans, Cole Evans, Ben Kephart, Brian Fees, and Spencer Vampola. Her Final Resting Place will be at Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, NE. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date). Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

LaVona Darlene Evans

May 13, 1937 - November 24, 2021