Evelyn J. Eaddy

Visitation for Evelyn Eaddy will be at Cedar Grove AME Church on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6-6:30PM. After 6:30, the casket will be closed. Family will be present until 7PM. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Matriarch Mother Evelyn Jones Ross Eaddy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. In her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the remarkable age of 107 she answered the call from her Lord and Savior and peacefully entered into internal rest. Evelyn was welcomed into the world by her parents, the late Samuel & Alice Elizabeth Jones on November 23, 1917 in Andrews, SC. Growing up in an era where African Americans were faced the realities of segregation, discrimination, and limited economic opportunities, significant challenges and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality, she persevered. She received her formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was no stranger to hard work. At a young age she worked in various industries, her most prestigious roles was being a mother and grandmother, later becoming a stay at home mom. Evelyn was a beloved soul who graced this world for over a century. She was a shining example of resilience. At the time of her passing she was the sole survivor of 17 children and she often reflected on the deep emotions of being the only one remaining. She dedicated her life to her family, demonstrating love, strength, and unwavering devotion. Her warm smile, generous spirit, and wisdom touched all who knew her. She was a guiding light, a source of comfort, and the foundation upon which our family was built. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and deeply rooted in her unwavering faith in God. Until the end she kept the presence of God in her family. She was an active member of Cedar Grove African Methodist Episcopal (AME) in Orangeburg, SC. Prior to relocating to Orangeburg she was a member of St. Mark Believers Holiness in Lake City, SC. Evelyn was graced with the joy of four children: the late Barbara Ross Reis, Donald Ross (Lake City, SC), Marie Ross Oliver (Orangeburg, SC) and the late Douglas Leslie Ross. In addition, her granddaughter whom she lovingly raised as her own: Ebony (Terrell) Bulter (of the home). Today, we gather to honor and remember Evelyn whose life left an unforgettable mark on all of us. A legacy is not just about the years we live, but the impact we leave behind. She exemplified kindness, strength, and integrity, inspiring those around her to be better every day. Her kindness touched countless lives, her wisdom guided many, and her love will continue to resonate in our hearts. Her complete joy was her family and she leaves behind a legacy survived by her 2 children, 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren to cherish her memories along with a host of loving relatives and friends. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Bishop Roscoe Eaddy, her children Barbara and Douglas, her parents, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members. As we celebrate her life, let us carry forward her legacy — a testament to a life well-lived and a soul forever remembered.

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Evelyn J. Eaddy

November 23, 1917 - July 12, 2025