Lurabel Evans

lurabel evans

November 22, 1921 ~ May 9, 2016

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Lurabel Evans, 94, of Miller, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.

Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating.  Burial followed at the St. Lawrence Cemetery.  Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.

Lurabel Purrington Evans was born on November 22, 1921 to Tracy and Iona (Snider) Purrington at her grandparents farm in Beemer, Nebraska. Her family moved to South Dakota in 1934. She attended school at Hiland Township and she went to high school in Saint Lawrence, graduating in 1940.  She went on to General Beadle College for a one year teaching certificate.  Her teaching career spanned over 16 years.

In April of 1945, she married Staff Sargent Albert Evans, in November of 1947, they welcomed a son, Jimmie.  They resided in Hiland township until 1959, then moved to Miller.

Lurabel was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sunshine Birthday Club, TOPPS, Rainbow Welcome Club and Red Hats.  She enjoyed reading, sewing,and crossword puzzles.  Lurabel enjoyed going to rodeos and camping with Bub, she also loved her several dogs, especially Louie.  To all who knew Lurabel she was never seen without wearing one of her many hats.  A trip of a lifetime for Lurabel was when she went with Russel and Marcia Purrington to Canada and Alaska.

She is survived by her grandsons: David Evans and Mike Evans; granddaughter, Deb (David) Roth; her great-grandchildren: Laura and Justin Evans, Heidi Roth and Shane Evans; sister, Ellen Parmely; daughter-in-law, Karen Evans; sisters-in-law: Gladys Jensen-Reynolds, Joanne Evans, Elaine (Darrell) Peterman, and Marcia Purrington; brother-in law, John Evans; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Lurabel was preceded in death by her parents, Tracy and Iona Purrington; husband, Albert; son, Jimmie; brothers: James and Russell; brothers-in-law: Wayne Parmely, Howard Jensen, Ivan Reynolds, Francis Evans, and Gene Evans; sister-in-law, Cecil Boalias; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Roth. 

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lurabel’s arrangements. 
A Visitation was held on May 11, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Reck Funeral Home, 313 E. 1st Ave. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on May 12, 2016 at 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on May 12, 2016 at 11:15 AM at St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Lawrence, South Dakota 57373

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  1. So sorry to hear of Lurabells passing I enjoyed working with her

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  2. So sorry to here of you loss. Our Deepest Sympathy. Dick and Kathy Splichal

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  3. Richard and Ardessa Moser and family says:

    May 10, 2016

    Expressions of Sympathy Richard and Ardessa Moser and family has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.

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  4. As a little girl growing up,Lurabel,was a good friend to my mom,and we went to the same church!She always wore her hats! Pretty hats! LOTS of hats!!I was in awe of all her hats! She was always SO nice! God bless her soul,and may she rest in peace!Im sure many will miss her smile!

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  5. Dear Family: May the love of God and the peace of our Lord Jesus, the Christ, be with each of you as you celebrate the life of a wonderful person whom you were blessed to call mother, grandmother, sister, friend. Lurabel was one of my teachers in a little one room country school and Bub was one of my dad’s best friends. She always was so pleasant, patient and caring. She will be missed but always remembered as someone special. Prayerfully. Deanna Ellis Bawdon

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  6. I’m so sorry about your loss of Lurabel. She was such a friendly and outgoing lady; she will be sadly missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Hugs and blessings to you all!

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  7. Our most sincere sympathy to the family. Lurabel was a "fun" person and spread her love around. She will be missed! Sincerely, H&K

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  8. Nancy(Heath), Jim and Aaron Castonguay says:

    May 10, 2016

    We were sorry to hear of the passing of Lurabel. She was a very sweet and kind woman that was always helpful to me. She is now with Jesus Christ and will be watching over all of us from her place in heaven. May her family know that at least she is at peace and will always be with them and everyone that she knew. She will be missed but not forgotten.

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  9. Our sincere sympathy to the family of Lurabel Evans. Patricia & Mary Shaw

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  10. To the family of Lurabal Evans, My thoughts and prayers are with you, She will be missed she was such a happy person to visit with.

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  11. Please be comforted by the scripture found at Isaiah 25:8 which states that “death would be swallowed up forever”. May you and your loved be reunited again through the resurrection Revelation 21:4

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