Evelyn Holden Hight, born October 14, 1934, to Laura Kinsey Holden and John Wesley Holden, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2026, at the age of 92.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, J.W. House; her second husband, Harold Hight; her brothers, T.J. Holden, Jimmy Holden, Junior Holden, and Walter Holden; and her daughter, Sharon Meers.
Evelyn is survived by her son, David “Buddy” House (Barbara); her daughter, Stacy Wilbanks (Jeff); her grandchildren, Frankie Dixon, Lisa Dixon, Jesse Dixon, Tonya Story (Danny), Brandon Stewart, and Laura Green (Chris); many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Judy Bramblett, Virginia Barrett, and Mildred Willerson.
As one of eight children and the eldest daughter, Evelyn spent much of her childhood and early adulthood helping to raise her brothers and sisters. She went on to raise her own children and help raise many of her grandchildren.
She was a natural-born nurturer. Anyone who knew her felt loved and supported because she was always willing to give of herself in service to others. She had a true servant’s heart and offered unconditional love to everyone she met. To know Evelyn was to know the love of Christ through her. Her faith wasn’t simply something she spoke about; it was something she lived every day.
Her love for the Lord was undeniable. She once told us that when she got to Heaven, the first thing she was going to do was grab Jesus by the hand, look Him in the eye, and ask Him to show her around. We wholeheartedly believe that’s exactly what happened.
She taught us about God, brought us along to church, encouraged us to sing hymns, and taught us the importance of washing feet. She was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman, not simply in what she believed, but in the way she lived and loved.
She was the best example many of us could have ever had, and I am honored to have had her hand in raising me.
We remember visiting her in the hospital after her hip surgery. There was a young man who worked at the hospital and would visit with Granny during his shifts. Granny had taken a liking to him, and as he left one day, she asked, “Reckon he has anybody to pray for him?”
That was her heart.
Even while recovering in a hospital bed, her thoughts were on someone else. She was always praying fervently for family, friends, and strangers alike. Always taking an interest in others, lifting them up, and making sure they felt loved, even when she herself was feeling down.
She taught us that it does the heart good to love others.
And perhaps that is the greatest legacy she leaves behind. Not the things she owned or the years she lived, but the countless lives she touched through her kindness, her prayers, and her unwavering faith. She gave so much of herself to others, never asking for anything in return, and the love she poured into this world will continue through the generations she helped raise.
Nothing could ever replace the void her passing has left in my heart, but we trust that God will fill that space with peace and the hope of seeing her again someday.
We find comfort in believing that the hands that spent a lifetime caring for others are now resting in the hands of the Savior she loved so dearly.
Until we meet again, Granny.
An intimate, family-only ceremony will be held at a later date to celebrate Evelyn’s life.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Holden Hight.
