Evelyn P. Apple

Evelyn P. Apple, age 92, of Caro, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Vadavilla Adult Foster Care Home in Unionville, MI following a lingering illness . She was born June 6, 1923 in Liberty, SC, the daughter of the late Junious and Nellie (Smith) Pressley. The former Evelyn Pressley was united in marriage with Herman Apple on August 15, 1940 in Clemson, SC and he preceded her in death in August of 1960.Evelyn was a member of Easley First Baptist Church in Easley, SC. She loved doing crossword puzzles, doing at least one puzzle per day, and enjoyed watching the Olympics, golf and NASCAR. Throughout her life, she never met a stranger, and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She lived every day knowing that God was her refuge and strength and continually put her trust in Him.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Larson of Caro, MI, daughter-in-law, Nan Apple of Newnan, Georgia, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Jack and Doris Pressley of Athens, GA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two children, Judy Ragsdale and Ronald Apple, and two brothers, Heyward and Bill Pressley. A remembrance service will be at 6:00PM Sunday at Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro, MI with Rev. Michele Hile officiating. A service will be Tuesday at 2:00PM at Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Dr. Ed Hoard officiating. A visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 – 1:45PM at Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Caro Community Hospital Endowment Foundation, Cass River Pet Friendz, c/o Susan Larson, 205 West Sherman St., Caro, MI 48723. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson, GA is in charge of local arrangements.

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