Jeri Evans, 83, of Midland, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Midland. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 9:00AM at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:00AM at First Baptist Church Chapel in Midland.Jeri was born on July 5, 1931 to Lee and Mabel Stanley in Noodle, Texas. She grew up in Noodle and graduated from Noodle High School. Jeri went on to West Texas University and then received her Associates Degree in English from Odessa College. She was married to Buddy Evans May 7, 1950. She worked for MISD for over seventeen years as a secretary at Bowie Elementary. Jeri retired as Administrative Supervisor in 1993 from Arco Permian. Jeri loved people and she could start a conversation with anyone. She was always the first to volunteer no matter if it was for the community, her church, or for anything that her grandson, Matthew was involved in. Jeri enjoyed being with her family and friends and most of all being Nana to her grandson, Matthew.Survivors include her husband, Buddy Evans of Midland; grandson, Matthew Evans of Midland; and several nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Evans; daughter, Keri Evans; two brothers, Vernon and Howard Stanley; one sister, Joyce Tucker; and her parents, Lee and Mabel Stanley.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland, TX, 79705; or Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX, 75219.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
