Rita Whitfield Evans Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Whitfield Evans (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 94, on March 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Whitfield Evans or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Whitfield and Beatrice Whitfield. She is survived by: her husband Jack Evans Sr.; her children, Cindy Gilbert (Gary), Carol Elliott (Jim) and Jack Evans Jr. (Dawn); and her grandchildren, Scott Gilbert (Crystal), Christy Hinkson (Marcus), Emily Matthews (James), James Elliott III, William Jackson (Jack) and Ethan.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (414 Cleveland St, Durham, NC 27701). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at the Maplewood Cemetery (1621 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701).
