Martha Jean Phillips Evans, 97, of Greensburg, KY (formerly of Owensboro), made it to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was the daughter of Arthur and Alice Lyons Phillips, born February 21, 1925 in Reynolds Station, KY. 

Martha was affectionately and adoringly known as “Grandma” by those whose lives she touched. She was a child of Christ, a member of Greensburg Baptist Church, and was dedicated to reading her Bible daily. Most of all she loved her family and friends and instilled good values in her children and grandchildren that have served them well. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. “Bill” Evans, and her brothers & sisters: Hayward Phillips, Felix Phillips, Harold Phillips, Mary Ford, Edith Phillips, and Anna Louise Phillips.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Faye Evans Hawes (Danny)  

3 grandchildren: Jonathan (Brittany) Hawes of Greensburg, Mary (Aaron) Newcome of Campbellsville, and Laura (Matt) Castlen of Owensboro

5 great-grandchildren: Claire Castlen, Campbell Newcome, Abram Castlen, Caroline Newcome and Cyrus Castlen

Nieces & nephews: Joyce Phillips Nall, Betty Phillips Richle, Elaine Ford Hutchings, Pastor Ron Phillips, and the late Pastor Bob Phillips

Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home  

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday

Private Graveside Service: Saturday, June 11, 2022 for the family at Rosehill- Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, KY with Senator Matt Castlen officiating

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Greensburg Baptist Church Youth Center Fund, 128 N. Main Street Greensburg, KY, 42743. 

For more information locally, contact Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY.