Mrs. Jimmie Derrick Evans, 90, of Simpsonville, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Born on October 7, 1921 in Leesville, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Pickens Derrick and Bessie Charles Derrick. A former employee of Southern Bell, she was a member of the Pioneers of Southern Bell Telephone.

Survivors include her daughters, Linda Chapin, Susan Stillinger (Daniel); grandchildren, Jason Reeves, Ragen Reeves, and Jennifer Bernard; three great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theron "Shy" Evans; brothers, Guy Derrick and Charles Ray Derrick; and sister, Gladys Stafford.

A graveside service for Mrs. Evans will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, September 28th, at Greenlawn Memorial Park with The Rev. Pete Cassidy officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McCall's Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family.