It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Evette M. Shears of Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Evette M. Shears to show support.

She was predeceased by : her grandparents, Stella Tyler, Jeffrey Tyler Sr. and Henry Byars; her aunt Lorraine Byars; her cousin Wanda Byars; and her stepson Sylvester Eddings.

She is survived by : her parent Pauline Cortez; her children, Antwun Echols Jr., Shaniqwa Davis, Davenport and Alijah Cortez; her grandchildren, Leveah, Jacali, Aleea, Prince and Ami; her siblings, Garry McDonald (Nikki), Submariza Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, Poncho Hare (Kailey), Bettendorf, Lashonda, Margie (Tay), Bonita (Lovie), Annette and Felicia; her aunt Benita Bester (Darrell); and her cousins, Davion, Ashley, Audry, Janice, Timmy and Erica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory