Beverly Evans 1944-2022

Beverly Evans (Nichols) passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at age 77.

Beverly was born in 1944 and spent her lifetime demonstrating how to be the hands and feet of Jesus serving others.

Beverly’s famous pies were a true testimony of her heart. The crust she gently rolled out as she poured elements of love into every stroke of her rolling pin. She made sure it was just right, not too thick, don’t pinch the edges, with just the right ingredients to make it perfect for whatever it would hold. The inside of the pie was filled with life. This is where she understood the importance of being unique, finding the right flavor and making sure it would bring happiness to those she loved. Whether cherry, gooseberry, coconut or chocolate, she understood her flavor was the favor that would bring a lifetime of love and hope to those she cherished and loved to serve. 

Beverly Jean retired from Highland Community Center in October of 2020 to spend her final days with her twins and their families, Jan (Texas) and Jeff (Missouri). Beverly was blessed with eight wonderful grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Judy Allen (Highland) and her sister Vicky Root (Topeka). Beverly is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Evans; her parents, Rufus and Viola Nichols; and her sister, Jan Wanlass. 

Beverly Jean Nichols walked this earth as a humble spirit and servant of God. When asked why she chose her slice of life she would simply say, “They need me.” A pie and its crust work together to create a perfect harmony. They love, they sacrifice and they bring joy to others. Decades of smiling faces, after one bite of her pie, have now illuminated her pathway to heaven. Her last and final word to all her friends and all her cherished family, “I love you, love you, love you.”

Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8 at Soldier Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Highland Senior Center or Soldier Hall, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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