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Marlene H. Evans

September 01, 2014

Marlene H. Evans, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, formerly of Clarks Summit, PA died peacefully on Sept. 1, 2014 at the Courtyards in B.V. Born in West Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma (Selig) Harris. She was the wife of Ned L. Evans and recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Surviving along with her husband is one daughter, Lorene (Richard), of Lancaster, two sons, David (Susan), of Zimbabwe, Africa serving with World Vision and Jeffrey, of Doylestown; Seven grandchildren, Erin, Jesse, Kathryn, Bronwyn, Andrew, Marlee, and Lilly; One sister, Linda (Bob) Smith, of Fort Wayne, IN, sister-in-law, Sally Ann Harris, of Harleysville, PA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Harris.

She was a graduate of West Scranton H.S. class of 1952. Before retirement, she worked for Girls Scouts in Scranton and earlier years for Bell Telephone.

She was a truly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and loved the Lord. She was active teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, mission chairperson and bible studies at Faith Community and Evangelical Free Bible Church in Clarks Summit. In retirement she became a tutor with the Scranton Council for Literacy Advance (SCOLA) devoting many years teaching English. She was also active in Christian Women’s After Five Clubs as a speaker in states on the east coast.

She loved to travel and has been to Chad, Bolivia, the Holy Land, Wales, England and across America several times.

Funeral Services will be held at 3PM on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will be at Abington Hills Cemetery, Clarks Summit, PA on Tuesday, September 9. 2014 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to the ministry of Evan and Rebecca Smith serving in Kyrgyzstan with W.E.C. International, P.O. Box 1707 Fort Washington, PA 19034, Missionary Retreat Fellowship, 74 Missionary Retreat Rd, Jefferson Township, PA 18436 or Hospice Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

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Condolences to the Family

September 07, 2014

Dear Ned and family,
Susie and I were saddend to hear of the passing of Marlene. God’s promise that when he ascended into heaven he was preparing a place for his children. He has given us wonderful memories of our loved ones to enjoy until we meet again in his Kingdom. God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Your Brother and Sister in Christ,
Tom and Sue Wicks

September 05, 2014

To Ned and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I know you will comfort in the knowledge that she is with her lord and savior. She and mom can talk about the good old days as neighbors in Clarks Summit. The neighborhood has not been the same since you left. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathies,
Tom Hunt and family

September 04, 2014

To the family of Marlene H. Evans,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,

September 03, 2014

Dear Ned and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. She was truly a remarkable lady.  I will always remember how she reached out to us at E-Free and how she taught me to plant flowers.  I never saw such beautiful impatience!  You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Mark, Denise, Olivia and Ben Knox

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Friday, September 05, 2014
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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