Evelyn Welch English, 92, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at her home.

She was born October 25, 1922 in Pender County, the last living of ten children born to George and Lillie Parker Welch. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Harry English; her sisters, Nina English, Lucille Spender, Mary Welch, and Stella Ramsey; and brothers, Jimmy, John D., David, George P. and Allen Welch.

Evelyn is survived by her devoted family: her daughters, Brenda Kelly (Thomas) of Burgaw; Evelyn Lorek (Edwin) of Castle Hayne, and Angela Jefferson (Michael) of New Bern; grandchildren, Janet Kelly-Scholle (Frank), David Thomas Kelly (Rhonda), James David Lorek (Sharon), Mark Edwin Lorek (Laura), David Michael Jefferson, and Jonathan Welch Jefferson; she was blessed with seven great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who filled her home with love, sunshine and good cooking. She always had the last word, said in a teasing, joking way. Evelyn loved her flowers and always had an abundance of vegetables to share from her garden. First and foremost Evelyn loved her Lord and family. She leaves a true legacy of love, faith, caring and sharing.

The family will receive friends 1 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Barnes will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers you consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Boys and Girls Home of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, especially Evelyn's nurse, Felicia Tillman for the love and care given to Evelyn.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 1 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Barnes will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.