Evelyn L.

Lewis

Mrs. Evelyn (Wyatt) Lewis of Wright City, MO, passed away at the age of 94 on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born July 30, 1929, in Wright City, MO, to the late George and Mary (Ball) Wyatt.
Evelyn was a proud graduate of Franklin High School. She was happily married to Frank Lewis for many years before his passing. Evelyn was a lifetime member of Wesley-Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Wright City, MO and regularly attended Sunday School.
Throughout Evelyn's adult life she found joy in her family and friends especially her great grandchildren.  Evelyn was the matriarch of her community, and her doors were open to all.  She enjoyed watching her soap operas 'stories". She had a passion for cooking and worked at Big Boys for more than 44 years. She had a servants heart and would often bring home food for anyone who needed it. She also cared for the Baumgartner family for over 25 years.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Wyatt; husband, Frank Lewis; children, Gwendolyn Wyatt, Jean Jones; siblings, Robert Wyatt, Helen Johnson, Clara Ervin, Johnnie Wyatt, David Wyatt, Freddie Wyatt, Marie Sydnor, Richard Wyatt, George Calvin Wyatt, Henry Wyatt, Clarence Wyatt, and Daisy Brandt.
She leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Gwendolyn Simms, April Cotton; great grandchildren, Treasure Simms, Travis Lampert, Travon Lampert, god-grandson William Higgins; many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
A memorial visitation for Evelyn will be held from 10:00am -12:00pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with a 12:00pm Celebration of Life Service to immediately follow with a re-pass to immediately follow the service at Wesley-Smith Chapel UMC, 29779 Hwy. J, Wright City, MO 63390. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.