Joann L. Evans

Joann L. Evans, 81, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away February 5, 2025. 

Born March 1, 1943, in Williamsport, PA, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Blanchard) Wager, she lived a life centered on family.

After graduating from Williamsport Area High School in 1961, she married James M. Evans on February 22, 1963. Together they celebrated nearly 62 years of marriage.

For two decades, Joann and James traveled the country with their four daughters before settling in Muncy, PA. In 1995, they moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where she found joy in the Florida sunshine. While her health still allowed, she, Jim and her little dog Molly returned to PA to spend time with her growing family each summer.

Joann formerly worked in retail at various locations around the country. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.

She leaves behind her husband James and their daughters, Tammy Evans (Darcy Wright), of Clarkstown, Sherry (Rod) Heckman, of Muncy, Laurie Evans (Chuck Sharr), of Watsontown, and Jaime Evans, of St. Petersburg, FL; and two sisters, Charlotte (Albert) Clark, of Mechanicsburg and Kay (Barry) Kinley, of Cogan Station.

Known to them as “Nana”, she is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Joshua, Vhanessa, Brooke, Taylor, Gage, Felisha, Kayla, Brandy, Kyra, Jocelyn, and Connor; eleven great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Zoey.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Isaac. 

Friends will be received Saturday, February 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy, where the funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will follow in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy.