Virginia “Corky” Evans, age 64, of Horicon, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2008 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
The visitation for Corky will be on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon, WI from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow on Saturday at the funeral home at 11:00 AM with Chuck Shore officiating. There will also be a visitation on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at JT Oswald Mortuary in San Fernando, CA from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Larry Basnett officiating. Cremation will follow.
The former Virginia Rodriguez was born on June 20, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA to Frank and Beatrice (Lujan) Rodriguez. She met Loyall Evans, from Wisconsin, and was united in marriage with him in California. They later moved to Wisconsin in 1975. Corky worked for Beatrice Foods for 20 years but her true occupation was taking care of her family. She was such a caring wife, mother and friend that was always willing to go above and beyond for anyone. Corky was a self-taught homemaker and enjoyed cooking and “playing” with her flowers and plants. She will be missed by the many that knew and loved her.
Corky is survived by her husband, Loyall “Lou” Evans, sons, Craig and Eric Evans, and grandchildren, Miranda and Jade Evans, all of Horicon, WI. She is further survived by a sister, Marge Barba of Los Angeles, CA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Corky was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Frank Jr.
The family suggests that memorial”s be made in Virginia Evans name to the Horicon American Legion, Post #157, 735 S. Hubbard St., Horicon, WI 53032.
The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon, WI is caring for the family along with JT Oswald Mortuary in San Fernando, CA. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.
Service Details
Saturday, December 27th, 2008, 11:00am
