Mrs. Evelyn Deal Sanders Owens, 86, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025 at Magnolia Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Owens was born June 19, 1938 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Nelson and Myrtle Dallas Settlemyre Deal.  Evelyn was a member of the Valdese First Baptist Church and retired after many years of dedicated service from Valdese Weavers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Danny Rand Sanders, a daughter, Sharon Lee Williams, a sister Margaret Miller, a grandson, Joshua Sanders  and granddaughter, Michelle Sanders.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Sanders (Leo
Witkowski) of Granite Falls, two sisters, Lucille Holden and Carolyn
Anderson both of Morganton and a grandson, Jordan Mackenzie Sanders of Granite Falls.  and a granddaughter, Jesica Powell.

Graveside Services for Evelyn Deal Sanders Owens will be held Thursday March 27, 2025 in Hillcrest Cemetery, with Rev. Marvin Wiley Officiating.

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