Evia Anne (Whisenant) Ard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evia Anne (Whisenant) Ard (Beaumont, Texas), born in Silsbee, Texas, who passed away on March 1, 1999, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evia Anne (Whisenant) Ard to pay them a last tribute.
Though Evia has departed this earthly realm, their legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May their spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
A burial was held on Sunday, March 5th 2000 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Franks Branch Church & Cemetery (21650 Farm to Market 92, Silsbee, Texas 77656). Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 7th 2000 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Broussard's Mortuary (Silsbee) (490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas 77656).
Evia Anne "Evie" Whisenant Ard, age 89, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 1, 1999, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on November 7, 1909, in Silsbee, they were the daughter of Alvin W. Whisenant and Minerva J. Cravey Whisenant. Evie spent most of their life in Silsbee before retiring to The Camp in Silsbee, Texas, between Burkeville and Hemphill. They were employed by Driving town from all around the world. Evie is survived by her husband Dennis Ard, their son, Earl Ard, and his wife, Betty of Silsbee; as well as grandchildren Carolyn Renee Ard and Katrina Lynn Ard, both of Silsbee. They were preceded in death by their parents and siblings. A gathering of family and friends was held on Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Broussard's Mortuary in Silsbee. A memorial service took place on Sunday evening at 6:00 PM at the church. Burial followed on Friday, March 5, 1999, at Frank’s Branch Cemetery in Silsbee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Evie's name to the J.R. Huffman Public Library, 375 Sabine Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948-9695. May their memory bring comfort to those who knew them.
