Marjorie Patterson Evers, 95, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1930, to Wallace Taylor Patterson and Prudie Lee Patterson (Strange).
Marjorie married the love of her life, Roland Jay Evers, on March 31, 1949. They shared 77½ wonderful years of marriage together. She is survived by her devoted husband, Roland, and her children, Roland W. Evers (Debbie), Myra Tucker (Terry), and Anthon Evers (Tori).
She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory, including her grandchildren, Mischa Reavis, Christy Roseborough, Serena Bristol-Gill (Thomas), Rolanda Terrell (Chris), Kevin Hilsman, Jason Hilsman, and Kurt Evers (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Kami Jones (Dustin), Kayla Hayes, Bailey Gilbreath (Will), Brittany Cooper (Chris), Brandon Bristol, Ariana Daniel (Chase), Aliyah Jackson (Justin), Hunter Evers (Destanie), Preston Reavis, and Haley Reavis; and great-great-grandchildren, Kalee Jones, Laine Payne, Burkleigh Evers, Ryder Daniel, Layla Evers, Braxton Bishop, Brinton Kilgore, Colton Payne, Brooks Gilbreath, Kilter Jackson, Bryleigh Bishop, and Bryce Bishop. She is also survived by her sister, Doris Dixon Fuller; brother, Michael Patterson; and several nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Taylor Patterson and Prudie Lee Patterson (Strange); her daughter, Patsy Gail Evers; brothers, Fred, Floyd, and Faye Patterson; and sisters, Jewel Bearden, Dema Morgan, and Jean Williams.
For several years, Marjorie worked as an instructor at the H.D. Lee plants in Boaz and Guntersville and at the Arrow Shirt Factory in Albertville. After retirement, she was happiest at home. She loved working in her vegetable garden and tending to her flowers. Every year, she canned or froze vegetables from her garden, always making sure there was more than enough to last through the year. She was never hesitant to share what she had with her family and friends.
Marjorie was also well known for the wonderful meals she prepared, especially her famous “cat head” biscuits. She was a true homebody and had little interest in shopping or going places. She was perfectly content sitting in the yard with Roland, weather permitting, enjoying the simple things in life.
Above all, Marjorie loved her family. She treasured their visits, especially those from the little ones. Over the years, several of her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren enjoyed spending days and weeks with her during school breaks, especially those who lived in Georgia. Even as dementia took away much of her memory, the joy she found in the children remained. Two of her great-great-grandsons visited her daily, and she would often ask, “Where did you get that baby?” or “Who does that belong to?” She would smile and say, “Now boy, that’s a dandy,” when they came in. They loved their “Mamaw” and always made sure to give her hugs and sugar before they left, bringing a smile to her face.
Marjorie loved going to church until Roland’s health prevented them from attending for several years. Her faith remained an important part of her life, and her family finds comfort in knowing that her suffering is now over. Though their hearts are saddened by her passing, they have the assurance that she is completely healed, at home with Jesus, and that they will see her again.
Marjorie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her family feels blessed to have had her for so many years and is thankful for the countless wonderful memories she gave them. Those memories will be held close in their hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
The family would also like to extend a very special thank you to Amanda, Andrea, Wendy, and Monica for the loving care, kindness, and compassion they showed Marjorie. Their dedication and the love they gave her and her family will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.
