Frances Ellen Evans

age 83, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 26, 2023 surrounded by her family in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Minerva on February 24, 1940 to Walter Lawrence and Rofa Mabel Patton. Frances married Jerry Evans in 1959 and they enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. Their partnership created a beautiful legacy for their family to follow.

Frances graduated from Minerva High School in 1958. She spent her 40-year career in the banking industry, starting at Harter Bank and ending at PNC and Edward Jones.

Frances was a hardworking, thoughtful, faith-filled, and tender-hearted person. She loved spending time with family and playing cards with friends. Frances had a real gift for making people feel loved. She made the world a better place. Her family is already missing her smile, her listening ear, and her one-of-a-kind laugh.

Frances is survived by her loving husband Jerry; her two children, Jeff (Diane) Evans, Jan Marie (Robert) Clark; four grandchildren, Landon (Erin) Evans, Mallory Evans, Mackenzie (Elliott) Clark Detrich, and Evan Clark; as well as siblings, Charlotte Holderbaum of New Philadelphia, OH, Richard Patton of Painesville, OH, and Kathryn Joan Rossow, of Louisville, OH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her brother Tom Patton.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Malvern First Christian Church with Mr. Kenny Thomas officiating.  Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Mission and/or the Minerva Arts Council. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.