Evelyn J. Evie Little
October 29, 2006
Little, Evelyn J. “Evie”, 98 of Wichita, homemaker died Sunday, October 29, 2006. Family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 11:30 A.M. Services will be 10 AM Wednesday, November 1, 2006 First Presbyterian Church Chapel. Downing and Lahey East in charge of arrangements. Survivors: daughter, Sallie Jo Norton, Overland Park, KS. Grandchildren; Heather J .Norton, St. Paul, MN, Bradley Norton, Overland Park, KS. Great-Grandchildren; Kayleigh, Benjamin and Julie Norton of Overland Park, KS. Step Great-Grandson; Nicholas Cardenzana, Olathe, KS. Nephew: William J. (Beverly) Ryan, Niece; Jean Ryan( Lou) Buffardi. Evie was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years F. Ross Little, parents James and Josephine Nelson, brother Lawrence Nelson and nephew Delos Nelson and niece Janet Ryan Butts. Evie was born on a farm near Haysville and after moving to Wichita attending Roosevelt intermediate and graduating in 1922 from Wichita High School. Further education was obtained form Stephens College, Wichita State University and graduating from The University of Kansas in 1929. Among her community activities were First Presbyterian Church and the Economy Store, Girl Scouts and Sunday school teacher; other activities include: Initial board member of Heartspring, Wesley Family Gifts Division, Crestview Country Club, member 18 hole ladies golf group, Junior League and many others. Among her enjoyable events was her hole-in-one accomplished in her 80s. Memorial may be given to: First Presbyterian Church Foundation, 525 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214.
Evie will be in state noon to 9:00 PM Monday and 8;00AM to 9PM Tuesday at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel.
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Dear Sally Jo and family – I went to First Pres. Chapel this morning at 10 for you mother’s service. It was a great disappointment to find that I should have riead today’s paper for the correct time of 1 PM. I really wanted to see you again and remind you of the good times I have enjoyed with Evie. She was an inspiration to all of us mediocore golfers at CCC. Her game wasn’t what it once was anymore, but she was determined to keep playing and enjoying the company of the girls who were there.And – it didn’t matter who was there or who she played with – she had a good time and kept all of us laughing!!!! As long as we were with Evie the quality of golf – mostly lack of it -was unimportant , and we all had ‘ a good day on the course’. We loved her and I think she knew it. It was our pleasure to have had her as long as we did. I send you my sympathy and sorrow in her passing, but know she is truly in a better place. May God comfort all of you. Sincerely, Phyllis McNeil
Sallie, Your parents were the best of neighbors and Brookside was never the same without them. With our deepest sympathy, Mike and Bobbi Nicholson Edmond, OK
Sallie, You know our hearts go out to you. I’m here when you need me and don’t hesitate to give me a call. Cecil would love to be here, but as you know, he’s in New Hampshire but his thoughts are with you.