Brenda K. Evans, age 65

Brenda K. Evans, age 65, of Forest City, passed away May 15, 2019.

Brenda was born August 1, 1953 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Simpkins and Sarah Bartram Simpkins. She was a homemaker and worked as a dietary aid at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Brenda was of the Episcopal faith and enjoyed reading, word puzzles, watching scary movies and taking care of her "fur babies."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Mae.

Those left to treasure her memory include her daughter, Crystal Wilson (Robert) of Forest City; four sons, Jesse Evans II (Michelle), Philip Evans, Joshua Evans and James Evans all of Forest City; three brothers, Albert Simpkins (Mary), David Simpkins (Margaret), Butch Simpkins (Michelle) all of Ohio. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and by two special friends, Johnny Searcy and Jesse Evans, Sr.

A private memorial service will be conducted to honor Brenda's life.

Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.