Evelyn Virginia Winns

September 2, 1927 - August 10, 2021

Legacy of Life Evelyn Virginia Winns was born in Southampton County, Virginia on September 2, 1927 to the late Massey Ricks and Caroline Ricks. She was preceded in death by her brother, John A. Ricks; sister, Effie Davis; her beloved two sons, Gregory Thacker and Rodney Winns, and daughter Edith Harvey. Evelyn received her formal education in the Southampton County School System. She furthered her education by attending the Richmond Technical School of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Fifth Street Baptist Church. There she served as Chairperson of the Clothes Closet, Member of Ester Bible Class, Member of the Food Bank, FMO Circle #2, Golden Years, Women’s Ministry and the Tuesday Bible Class. Evelyn Virginia Ricks was united in holy matrimony with Clarence Winns, Jr. on December 14, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia. Their union was blessed with four children. She was employed by the City of Richmond Schools System and then worked for the Juvenile System for the State of Virginia as a Correctional Officer. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading, participating in the Golden Years Church activities, watching game shows on television and baking goodies for the family. On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, our God in His infinite wisdom called His beloved daughter to His home in paradise. She leaves to cherish her memory beloved husband, Clarence Winns; children, Clint Winns (Jewel) and Charmaine Lowe (Gary); grandchildren, Lafonya Hunter (Coney), Tracey Hooper (Sharad), Robert Harvey, Jr., Travis Harvey, Brittany Pryor, and Marcus Pryor; four great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.