Myrtie “Scoop” Evans, 87, of Fannett, died Friday, July 4, 2014. She was born on January 8, 1927, in Fannett, to Ila Ella Harvey and Thomas Henry Day.

Myrtie enjoyed flower gardening, especially her roses, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Evans is survived by sons, Charles Evans and his wife, Jenifer, of Winnie and James W. Evans and his wife, Joan, of Evansville, Indiana; daughter, Sandra Carter and her husband, Jimmy, of Fannett; grandchildren, Duke, Jeremy, Shaun, Candie, and Maris; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Sara, Alexis, Grayson, Brodie, Maeve, Braevyn, Aven, and Mayla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Murphy Evans, Jr. grandson, James David Carter.

A gathering of Mrs. Evans’ family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Broussard Cemetery, Broussard Cemetery Road, Hamshire.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 700 North Street #J, Beaumont, Texas 77701.