Evelyn Stuart

Evelyn Ham Stuart passed into God’s peace and the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 10, 2025. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements. Services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14th at New Providence Baptist Church in Smarr, Ga. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. and a graveside burial will follow the service at the church.

Evelyn was born on August 29, 1933, and was the eldest daughter of the late Amos L. Ham and Iler Mae Ham. She grew up in and lived all of her life in Smarr, Ga. She was a graduate of Mary Persons High School, attended Tift College and was a certified lab technician. She married James Glover Stuart in 1951 and they were married for 72 years before he preceded her in death in 2022. She is survived by children: Yvonne Stuart, Celeste Smarr, Stan Stuart (Julie) and Lynn Devereaux (Bryant), grandchildren: Nathan Jackson (Michelle), Brandon Stuart (Laura), Brooke Hadden (Michael), Kasey Smarr (Rachael), Emily Smarr (Aaron Brymer), step grandson Kleve Smarr, Lauren Young (Will), honorary granddaughter Melissa Etheridge (Cody) great grandchildren: Gracie Jackson, Faith Jackson, Dylan Parrish, Kaylee Hadden, Riley Hadden, Tyler Hadden, Matti Young, Sammy Young, Joy Young, Eli Stuart, Charlie Stuart, Caleb Etheridge, Lainey Etheridge and Karter Smarr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Venita Ham, Caroline Ham Martin, and brother Richard L. Ham and husband Glover Stuart, granddaughter Kennedy Stuart and great granddaughter Hope Young

Evelyn was a dedicated member of New Providence Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with children’s classes and the nursery for many years. She especially looked forward to the weekly Women’s Prayer Time. At age 91 She was the most faithful member of the Wellness Way Chair Yoga group that met 3 times per week. Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed her flower garden and providing food for the many birds who visited her garden area. Always a wonderful cook she was known for her multi layer chocolate cake that was frequently requested at family birthdays and a most sought after dessert at the annual Ham Family Reunion. Her food and especially her pound cakes often blessed those who were sick or who had lost a loved one. She followed the motto “Feed them and they will come” and almost every Sunday included the after church Sunday lunch with her family. Her greatest joy was her grand and great grandchildren whom she loved spoiling with their favorite treats and dinners.

The family thanks all those who ministered to the family over the past few weeks. Evelyn will be greatly missed by her family, friends and church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to New Providence Baptist Church or the Pregnancy Center of Monroe County, 562 N Lee St, Forsyth, GA. 31029-8979