Evelyn Edwads' Obituary
Evelyn Louise Edwards (nee Frazier) was born in Los Angles, CA to Lois Louise Love and Johnny Frazier on October 31, 1953. She was the youngest of the three children, with an older brother, Charles Edward Frazier (passed July 2012), and older sister, Johnnie Mae Frazier.
She attended Banning High School and Compton College.
On October 1, 1972 she gave birth to her daughter, Jacquelyn Louise Colton (nee Edwards). Evelyn's heart was so big that in the Spring 1989, she adopted another daughter, Deseree Crevecoeur-MacPhail (nee Carter). Jacquelyn went on to marry Charles Colton. Together they have a son, Evelyn's grandson, Victory Isaiah. Desiree married Giovanni MacPhail.
Evelyn worked as an underwriter for over two decades and for many different institutions including the Department of Verteran's Affairs, Aegis Wholesale, National Pacific, and North American Mortgage Company.
In 1993, she moved to San Diego, CA to accept a position at Accubanc Mortgage Corporation.
Her awards and accolades include graduating from the Amethyst GEM Success Program and several "Best Dressed" awards.
She enjoyed her work for many years until Fall 2012 when she relocated to Lancaster, CA to be closer to her family.
Evelyn loved reading, shopping, and spending time with her precious grandson, Victory Isaiah. She frequently stated that hew as her heartbeat.
She also enjoyed the theatre and arts. She, her sister Johnnie Mae, and two daughters enjoyed an annual evening at the theatre, followed by a delicious meal at one of her favorite restaurants.
For anyone who knew her, Evelyn had a joyful, playful spirit and an infectious laugh. She loved to tease those she cared about. Just the Sound of her voice brought joy to your heart.How she loved and deeply cared about her family and friends, she was the person you called for if you were in need of prayer. She was also generous in spirit; donating time and money to many causes including the Venice Foursquare Church Youth Ministry, Victory's school- The Linda Verder Center, and outreaches in Mexico.
Mere words cannot express the deep sense of loss for those who knew and loved her- and there are many.And those who knew her well, know that now she is now in heaven, basking in God's glory...giving orders and trying to run things...
Evelyn leaves behind two daughters, Jacquelyn Louise Colton and Husband Charles Colton and Desiree Crevecoeur-MacPhail and Husband Giovanni MacPhail of Lancaster, CA; a sister, Johnnie Mae Frazier of Inglewood, CA; two nephews, Charles Edward Frazier, Jr. and Thoreau Frazier of Victorville and Los Angeles, CA, respectfully; a sister-in-law, Linda Wheeler-Frazier of Victorville, CA; two aunts, Jewel C. Hymes and Walter Mae Johnson of Shreveport, LA; a grandaunt, Lallie Edwards of Los Angeles, CA; and one loving grandson, Victory Isaiah Colton.
She also leaves behind a host of addtional relatives and many, many friends.
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