Evelyn is a warm-hearted, faith-filled woman who believes in kindness, forgiveness, and caring for others. At 93, she remains mentally sharp, full of wisdom, and grounded in gratitude. “I feel blessed,” she says, “to still have my mind and spirit strong.”

Evelyn raised eight children of her own—three girls and five boys—but in total, she opened her heart and home to 15 children, inviting in seven who had no one else. Today, her own children lead busy lives and don’t visit often, though a kind daughter-in-law, Venita, stops by when she can. Evelyn says she gave her all to her mother, who died in her arms. Her Mom’s final words—”Baby, speak your mind and stand up for your own, and when you’re wrong, take your blame”—still guide her today.

Born and raised in Mississippi, Evelyn has lived in Jackson, Belzoni, Chicago, and Minnesota. She’s worked many jobs—nursing homes, factories, hospitals, house cleaning—but her favorite was serving as an LPN. For thirty years, she especially loved caring for patients whom others overlooked. Her mother, a midwife, inspired her calling.

Although she now uses a walker and a motorized wheelchair, Evelyn enjoys going for short, gentle walks or, on a day when her legs are feeling better, taking slow, easy outings. She would enjoy chatting at home or taking a scenic drive.

She’s open to talking about “everything under the sun,” has a lovely laugh, a self-deprecating sense of humor, and a profound sense of compassion. She can be a bit difficult to understand due to a mild speech issue. Evelyn would enjoy the company of an open-hearted woman or man who shares her love of people, conversation, and faith. She is a non-smoker and does not have any pets, although she would love to have a cat.