Susan Evans

Susan Evans age 70 of Joanna, SC, formally of Ware Shoals, SC, passed away on March 29, 2026 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 22, 1956 to the late RE and Catherine Cothran of Ware Shoals, SC. She retired from Laurens school district 56 and was a former employee of Laurens County Hospital. She was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church in Kinards, SC Susan was married to the late Donnie Evans for almost 50 years.

She is survived by her son Kevin Evans (Keshia) of Clinton, Traci Smith (Randall) of Taylors, April Geddings of Joanna, 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Janice Holtzclaw (Ralph) of Ware Shoals, SC. In addition to her parents and Donnie, Susan was preceded in death by her brother Jimmy Cothran of Elberton, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm at Fairview Baptist Church in Kinards, SC. Rev. Sam Cox will be officiating. The family will greet friends immediately after the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church 4419 Indian Creek Rd. Kinards, SC.

Gray Funeral Home is sharing Mrs. Evans’ obituary as a courtesy to her family.