Karla T. Evans-Tyson

On August 16, 2025 at 12:31 p.m., God called his beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, KARLA TALITHA EVANS-TYSON home to be with her husband James “Sport” Tyson Jr. and her daughter Sharron Danielle Evans, at Ascesion Saint Agnes Hopsital. Karla was surrounded by her family as she transitioned to her heavenly home. She was 72 years old. Karla was born on January 20, 1953 to the late Joseph C. Evans and the late Pleasant Mae Suggs in Baltimore City, Maryland. Raised in a loving Christian home, Karla was the youngest of three girls. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She received her education in Baltimore City Public Schools, attending Harlem Park Junior High and later Eastern High School. She went on to study Special Education at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Karla began her career with Baltimore City Public Schools, where she worked for six years, but soon discovered her true calling at the Hearing and Speech Agency as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Gateway School, a profession she cherished for 29 years. She loved and cared deeply for her students, treating each one as extended family. Karla was blessed with three children: Sean Evans, Sharron Evans, and her youngest, Courtney Tyson. She was a devoted mother who loved fiercely, guided with wisdom, and never hesitated to give a dose of tough love when it was needed. Her grandchildren and Courtney often joked that she could rival Madea herself and Karla would even play along, calling herself Madea as a joke. Strong, outspoken, and always keeping her loved ones in line, her strength was matched only by the deep love at her core. Karla first met James R. Tyson Jr., affectionately known as “Sport,” in 1976, and sparks quickly flew. Though life led them in different directions for a time, their bond endured, and in 1991 they found their way back to one another. On January 27, 1992, Karla joyfully married her best friend and the love of her life. She was always there for family when they needed her. Her selfless ways never went unnoticed. Karla enjoyed movies and proudly collected them, especially every Madea movie ever released. She also loved music, especially The Temptations, Michael Jackson, The Whispers, and many more, with Motown classics holding a special place in her heart. A proud Baltimore Ravens fan, Karla cheered for her team until the very end. Their purple jerseys made her love them even stronger, as purple was her favorite color. Weekends with her grandchildren were among her greatest joys. Having Damon, Lil Sean, Jabril, their Aunt Courtney, and “Sport” all under one roof guaranteed laughter, a little chaos, and memories that will be cherished for years to come. Karla passed from this life to join her husband, James R. Tyson Jr.; her daughter, Sharron Danielle Evans; her parents, Joseph C. Evans and Pleasant Mae Suggs-Evans; her sisters, Nancy Mae Evans-Stratton and Myrtle Jones; her god-sister, Bonita Ware; her godbrother, John Brown; and her granddaughters, Shontia Evans (daughter of Sharron) and Illzariya Evans (daughter of Sean Sr.). Her love and spirit live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind: her son, Sean Evans Sr.; her daughter, Courtney Tyson; her god-sisters, Dorothy Logan and Michele Jackson Hyson; her niece and nephew, Geralda Stratton and Derryl Stratton; her seven grandsons, Damon Johnson (son of Sharron), Sean Evans Jr., Jabril Nana-Evans, Sehvyan Evans, Sehmir Evans, Sehvan Evans, and Sehmarion Evans (sons of Sean Sr.); her greatgranddaughter, Ty’Ja Love Nana (daughter of Jabril); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

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Karla T. Evans-Tyson

January 20, 1953 - August 16, 2025