Ms. Pedenia Yvonne Evans, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025.

Born on December 13, 1963, she was the firstborn of six children to the late Willie Evans Jr and

Ola Palmer-Evans. As the eldest sibling, Pedenia took her role to heart—she was not only a sister

but a pillar, protector, and second mother to many.

Affectionately known as the "Auntie-Mom," Pedenia lovingly raised and guided nine of her

nieces and nephews: Provector Evans Jr. (Jim), Clarissa Harris (CJ), Vanessa Cole (Shay), Chloe

Cole (Coko), Shawnacee Evans (Shona), Matthew Evans, Kareemah Evans, and Kareem Evans.

She also played a special role in raising her great-nephew Jayden Evans, Jim's son. Through her

steady hand and devoted heart, she homeschooled and graduated many of them, leaving a legacy

of education, discipline, and unconditional love.

Pedenia was a proud graduate of Southeast High School, Class of 1982. She went on to earn her

bachelor's degree from Park University and her master's from Webster University. A dedicated

professional, she gave 38 years of service to Blue Cross and Blue Shield, retiring in 2023.

She was known for being bossy—in the best way possible. Pedenia made sure things got done.

Her strength, structure, and fierce loyalty held her family together, and her heart was as big as

her voice. She was the one you called when you needed a ride, a reality check, or a warm place

to stay.

She shared a deeply close bond with her mother, Ola, with whom she shared a home and years of

caregiving, companionship, and laughter. Her final adventure was a joyful cruise to Mexico in

2024, a reflection of her love for travel and her zest for life.

Pedenia is preceded in death by her father, Willie Evans Jr., and her beloved brothers Dyron

Evans and Willie Evans III. She is survived by her mother, Ola Evans, her siblings Provector

Evans Sr. (Shelia) of Minnesota, Sonja Hayes (Robert Hayes) of Kansas City, and Byron Evans

also of Kansas City, and her treasured nieces and nephews: Nikki, CJ, Jim, Shay, Turquoise,

Devin, Coko, Brandon, Malcolm, Myles, Shona, Matthew, Hosea, Kareemah, Kareem, and

Chylen, as well as a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.

Pedenia also cherished the friendships she built over the years—especially her friends from work

and close family friends. She cared for them deeply, offering the same love, honesty, and support

she gave to her family. Whether sharing laughs, giving advice, or just being there when it

mattered most, Pedenia's presence was a gift to everyone lucky enough to call her a friend.

She was the glue that held generations together, the voice that called everyone to order, and the

heart that beat for her family. She will be missed beyond words and remembered forever.