Shelbia Evans Obituary (1941 - 2024)

Shelbia R. Evans, age 83, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her daughter, son-in-law, and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Hubert & Myrtle (Pitts) Kelley, she was born on January 23, 1941 in Alexander City, Alabama. In 1986, she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Evans in Reno, Nevada. Shelbia dedicated herself to her pets, especially her dog Sassy, who was her faithful companion until the very end. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Faye & Barbara. Surviving are her daughters, Kimberly (Sam) Wierenga & Susan (Jeff) Stuart; her grandchildren, Jessica Stuart & Ethan Stuart; and a brother, Hubert Kelley Jr. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Shelbia's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.