01/30/1927 – 03/21/2023
Kingstree
Funeral Services
The funeral service will be 2 P.M. Sunday, March 26, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Saturday March 25 at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund – Williamsburg Academy Development Fund of Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC; or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Ida Kathleen Barker Evans, 96, wife of the late Willard Dye (W.D.) Evans, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to Prentice Reid Barker, Sr. and Ida Thelma Britt Barker. Kathleen is survived by her son, David Barker Evans, and his wife, Stephanie.
Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, David Hunter (Alex) Evans and Hanna Kathleen Evans (Hugh) McCutchen and their children, Benjamin David Evans, and John Harris McCutchen, who provide much love and laughter.
Kathleen is also survived by a host of family and friends who will treasure her memory. In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was predeceased by her first son, Willard Dye “Dee” Evans, Jr.; her sister, Helen Reid Barker Kellahan; and five brothers, Pitman Warwick Barker, John Alexander Barker, Ernest Knox Barker, Horace Russell Barker, and Prentice Reid Barker, Jr.
Kathleen grew up in Lumberton, NC on a tobacco and dairy farm and was an avid horsewoman. Following her graduation from Lumberton High School, she attended Coker College, SC. Kathleen transferred to East Carolina University, NC and graduated with a B.S. in business. After teaching bookkeeping in Dunn, NC, Kathleen moved to Kingstree, SC and married W.D. in 1954. They remained happily married for 60 years.
Kathleen also employed her business skills at Winslow Chevrolet and for the Superintendent of Education, Williamsburg County, SC. She was instrumental in the founding of Williamsburg Academy where she taught typing and bookkeeping. One of her greatest joys was to serve as secretary/bookkeeper for W.D. Evans and Son for 30 years. Kathleen was a charter member of the Kingstree Presbyterian Church and was an active, devoted member. She served as the treasurer for the Women in the Church for 30 years.
Kathleen shared her musical talent by playing piano for the early service at Bethel Presbyterian Church for 6 years. She greatly enjoyed time with family, cross stitching, playing bridge with friends, and wonderful excursions to the beach.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all in the community who reached out in various ways. Special thanks are offered to Delores McFadden, Suzanne Arnau, Dana
Williams and Amedisys Hospice staff. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Saturday March 25 at Kingstree Presbyterian Church.
The funeral service will be 2 P.M. Sunday, March 26, in Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund – Williamsburg Academy Development Fund of Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC; or Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.
David and family, we were deeply sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
A beautiful tribute and picture of your precious mother. We were so lucky to have known her. Blessings to you and your family.
I am so sad to hear of Kathleen’s passing! She was always one of the most upbeat and cheerful persons I ever knew! My sincere condolences to David and the rest of the family.
Kathleen was a dear person whom everybody loved. She never met a stranger and made those she met feel like an old friend! She will be greatly missed by Kingstree folks.
sorry david for your loss you loved your mother dearly, she did have a long wonderfull life
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Kathleen was truly a wonderful Christian lady. Always enjoyed talking with her.
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Kathleen. She was a wonderful lady and teacher. V
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of her and her always smiling face! Julie and and I will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
David, I was so sorry to hear about Ms. Kathleen. She was such a wonderful and caring person. I have so many wonderful memories of her that I will treasure forever.
Our condolences to the family. Ms. Kathleen was a wonderful woman and will be missed greatly missed.
David, so sorry to read this about your Mother. She was a sweet lady. My prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.