Lillian Alease Evans

Lillian Alease Evans, 67, passed away November 18, 2013. Lillian, or Butch as she was known by family and friends, was born September 9, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Junius and Grace Chiles. Lillian is best remembered for her unfettered love for her husband, children and grandchildren. What of a protector of those persons was she. Throughout Lillian’s life, she worked tirelessly for the proper upbringing of her children. It was in this vain that most can remember her working a number of jobs to make ends meets. In 1973, she worked for Chic-A-See on Jefferson Avenue. In 1976, she began working at St. Luke’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia where she served as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for a number of years. After leaving St. Luke’s she worked a number of years at St. Joseph’s Villa, assisting the mentally challenged. She often sacrificed many evenings and weekends away from her children with this demanding position. In 1989, she began a long career at the Southland Corporation, better known as 7-Eleven. It was at 7-Eleven that she was able to show the world her genuine love for people. She started as a cashier and soon worked her way into management. After having worked 17 years of continuous service, Lillian retired from 7-Eleven. If you knew Lillian, you knew that her children were her pride and joy. When the children were young, she would be seen walking with the four stair steppers up 23rd Street on Saturday mornings headed to Gracie’s house and when she left, the children left. Lillian had a real fondness for people and would have the most extravagant cookouts that the Northside of Richmond ever witnessed. The events would be planned for months with enough food and drink to serve a small city. She loved making people smile through food, love and laughter. She continued having these events until they became too much for her and passed this tradition to at least two of her children who shall remain nameless. In 1998, Lillian married Charles Evan, Sr. and her life surely changed for the better. It was at this point in time that she finally met a man who loved her dearly and committed to spend the rest of his life with her. Charles made Lillian happy and also gave her a strong sense of peace and security. Lillian is survived by her husband, Charles Evans,Sr.;Children Lynette Fletcher; Joseph Samuel Massie,III,Esq.;Michael Jerome Massie,Esq.(daughter-in-law Traci); Kennard Lee Massie(daughter-in-law Yvette);two step-sons: Charles Evans,Jr. and Jason Evans. Lillian is survived by her ten grandchildren; Robert Clay, Shannon Clay, Hannah Massie, Kennard Massie, II, Michael Massie,II,Taylor Massie,Nina Massie,Kennedy Massie,Quinton Massie,Caroline Massie and borrowed grandchildren Gregory Chiles and Tavaris Turner. The middle child of 8, Lillian will be missed by her sisters, Rosette, JoAnn and Gloria and her brothers, Julius and Robert Lee. Lillian was predeceased in death by her brother James and sister Grace.

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Lillian Alease Evans

September 9, 1946 - November 18, 2013