Chereta Ann Evans

Chereta Ann Smith Evans, 64, of Clifton passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Goodall-Witcher Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Grand Old Gospel Lighthouse, Clifton. Burial at Evans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2017 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Born February 18, 1953 in Clay County, West Virginia, Chereta was the daughter of Dorsel and Olive Smith. She grew up in Clay County until moving to Texas in 1963. She was a home maker and stayed at home raising her 3 children. Spending time with her family and friends was important to her. She especially loved having her best friend with her, Cheryl Hill.

On December 29,1971 she married Sammy Evans. They were married just shy of forty- four years until his passing on November 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Dorsel Smith and step mom, Jenni Smith.

Survivors include her mother, Olive Nunley; sisters, Gwen Crawford, Linda Ogle and husband, Jeff; brothers, Ronald Smith and wife, Debbie, Alan Smith and wife, Sylvia Smith, Mark Culp and wife, Angie; children, Craig Scott and wife, Suzie, Sheryl Evans, Ronnie Evans; beloved grandchildren, Kari Hafer, Zach Hafer and wife, Meagan, Aubrey, Sam Uptergrove and wife, Rebecca, Sara Moore and husband, Mike, Bobbie Ratliff, Dylan Ratliff, Trista Norris and husband, Zach, Jeremiah Robertson, Josh Robertson, and Marcus Haynes; Great-grandchildren, Ryan, Bailey, Kirra, Easton, Isabella, Lennon, Ryder, and numerous nieces and nephews. Countless friends and family whom were blessed to know her and enjoyed her kindness.

A beautiful garden now stands alone,
missing the one who nurtured it
For now she is gone.

Her flowers still bloom, and the sun it still shines,
But the rain is like tear drops, for the ones left behind.

The weeds lay waiting to take the gardens beauty away,
But the beautiful memories of its keeper are in our hearts to stay.

She loved every flower even some that were weeds, So much love she would plant with each little seed.

But just like her flowers she was part of Gods plan,
So when it was time for her to go he reached down his hand,
He looked through the Garden and searched for the best,
That's when he found Chereta, it was her time to rest.

It is hard for those who loved her, to just let her go,
But God had a spot in his garden, that needed a sweet gentle soul.

So when you start missing Chereta, just remember and wait,
For when God has another spot in his garden, She'll meet you at the gate....

Chereta's garden was a very special variety! She worked on it from beginning to end! It grew inside of each person she touched along the way in her crazy beautiful life!

It began with her Father, Mother, Brothers,and Sister! It bloomed and spilled over onto Aunts and Uncles and Cousins galore!

And it continued to flourish with her Forever Husband, Sons and a Daughter! Grandchildren, Great Grands! And so many more!

Not to mention all the In-Laws ( and maybe a few Out-Law's ;) ) The nieces and nephew's too many to count! She was the Best Friend of so many, that is no doubt!

Too all who were a part of this wonderful garden, continue to love one another and honor all the hard work and love Chereta put into your life!

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 25:23

Condolences may be made at www.cliftonfh.com.