Loretta Ann Evans

Loretta “Lori” Reben Evans

August 27, 1937 – July 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Loretta “Lori” Reben Evans, affectionately known as Mema, on July 6, 2025.

Born on August 27, 1937, in Mount Levi, Arkansas, Lori lived an extraordinary life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Over the years, she worked as a retail sales clerk and a successful realtor, but her most cherished and fulfilling role was that of a devoted, full-time Mom. To many she was a confidant, a best friend, a safe place, and the heartbeat of her family.

Lori was a bright light with a joyful spirit. Thoughtful and incredibly kind, she never missed a birthday or anniversary, faithfully transferring each date to her new calendar-every year. She delighted in family gatherings and treasured every moment with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Young at heart, she dressed up for Halloween, hid Easter eggs year-round, and never passed up a chance to play hide and seek. When the great-grandchildren visited, she always had their favorite snacks ready, along with a few surprises hidden around the house. She loved adding joy and magic to any occasion. Mema didn’t just watch from the sidelines; she was engaged and made family time fun.

Her deep and abiding faith was evident in how she loved and cared for her family. She often tuned into three sermons each Sunday.

Lori loved flowers, butterflies, and any thing lavender. She brought warmth and peace wherever she went, making others feel important and loved, often becoming “Mom” to more than just her own children. Those that had the pleasure of knowing her felt welcomed by her open heart and generous spirit.

Mema lived and loved with intention. We are endlessly grateful for the memories she created with us and the love she gave so freely. Her presence was a blessing—we will carry her light with us always.

Survived by her children, Kevin Evans and Pamela Evans Bryant (Jody Bryant); grandchildren, Sarah Bryant Hancock (Beau Hancock) and Jesse Bryant (JordanScheffelmaier Bryant); great grandchildren, Jet (10) and Colt Hancock (4); step-grandchild, Coti Bryant Louthan (Justin Louthan) and their children Emerson and OrionLouthan (8).

Preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Evans and her 4 siblings. Though we grieve her deeply, we take comfort in knowing that she is now whole, and she is peacefully with Jesus—reunited with loved ones, wrapped in light, and surrounded by the love she so freely gave here on Earth.

A Celebration of Life was be held in her honor:

Saturday, September 20, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

at Two Rivers Church

326 E Guadalupe Road

Gilbert, Arizona 85234

All who knew and loved Lori are welcome to attend and celebrate the beautiful life she lived.

Please feel free to share a memory of her on this site