Evelyn Chenault Loftis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Evelyn Chenault Loftis of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Evelyn may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Evelyn touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her husband Duke M. Loftis; and her siblings, A. Lee Chenault, Percy F. Chenault, June C. Wilson, Demple C. Barlow and Arlene C. Barlow.
She is survived by: her sister Delores C. Golden (Jimmy) of Ruther Glen; and her caregiver Pam Whittaker. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel (412 S Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Frog Level Fire Department, P.O. Box 201, Hanover, VA 23069.
