Evelyn Lee Gooding Rouse, born June 13, 1938 and a lifetime resident of Eastern North Carolina, sadly left our world on June 12, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Earl and Bonnie Lee Gooding, brothers Manely and Edger Earl Gooding, and husband William Douglas Rouse. Evelyn leaves behind her children and their spouses, Ricky and Carolyn Rouse, Pattie and Doug Mayes, and Finesha and Jason Mandel; grandchildren, Jason Thomas, Erica Meighan, Nick Mayes, Devin Rouse, Jacob Rouse, Kayla Cornish, AJ Spiller, and Kyle Rouse; and great grandchildren, Wade Meighan, Ryleigh Rouse, Najec Brown, Amani Brown, Evalynia Brown, and Grayson Cornish.
Evelyn and Doug were married August 2, 1958 and spent 57 years together. She enjoyed reading, gardening, jewelry, music, and her daily dose of drama watching her soap operas. Evelyn was a friend to many and a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Trenton, North Carolina.
A graveside gathering will take place on June 24, 2024 at 10:00am at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Located at 4488 US 70 Kinston, North Carolina 28504. Flowers can be sent to Pinelawn Memorial Park and addressed as “Evelyn Rouse, Graveside Service.”
Coastal Cremations 6 Jacksonville St., Wilmington NC 28403
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