On August 18, 2026, Winona Fern Evans was called home to be with the Lord.

Born on March 1, 1938 at Tams Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Kelly J. and Mossie McKinney Sizemore

Fern lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible. Fern was a woman of unwavering belief, whose love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. She found joy in prayer and strength in scripture. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. 

Fern obtained her Masters in Education through Marshall University and was a retired teacher from RCBOE having taught at Clear Fork, Sylvia and Ghent Elementary. After retiring she volunteered at Ghent Elementary by reading to the kids and helping in the classroom. 

She was a Youth Coordinator at St. Mary's Methodist Church, a Circle member and she also taught young adult classes there as well. She was a "den mother" who ran her sons' Boy Scout Troop out of her home. Prior to teaching, 

Fern worked at the family business at Day & Nite Garage in Beckley.

Her hobbies included reading her Bible daily along with her daily Devotions as well as Crossword puzzles and Crypto-quotes and most importantly visiting and spending time with her family. Throughout her life Fern enjoyed traveling, including several road trips to the West Coast.

Fern is survived by her son Eric Glen Evans (Angela); sisters Jean Drumheller and Polly Woodie. Brothers James Sizemore (Linda), Mark Sizemore (Kathy) and brother-in-law Karis Halsey, nieces Deb Evans, Tara Akers and Stephanie Sizemore and Kelli Winters, nephews Tim Sizemore and Chris Woodie. Grandchildren Tyler Evans, Jasmine Wood and Sydni Lester, great-grandchildren, Sloan Lester, Lily Lester and Poppy Evans along with many great nieces and nephews that she also loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by husband Gary Evans, son Wayne Evans and angel baby Joseph with whom she is now joyfully reunited. Also sister Jane Betty "Sue" Halsey, brothers-in-law William Drumheller and Vaden "Earl" Evans; nephews Kevin Evans, Craig Dorsey and Steve Woodie.

The family would like to thank Hilltop Nursing home for the exceptional care and professionalism during her stay.

In lieu of flowers she requested a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice in her honor.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Amos E. Quesenberry Peace Chapel of Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm with Jim Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, WV. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Monday at the funeral home. 

Pallbearers will be nephew Tim Sizemore, great nephews Zach and Taz Armentrout; and Tyler Lester, husband of granddaughter Sydni. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be her beloved great-grandson Sloan Lester. 

Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. 

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV