Evelyn Pitts Brewton of Panama City, FL, died Saturday morning at age 95, June 22, 2013. Evelyn opened her heart and home to all. She will be remembered for the abundance of love and warmth she so freely gave. She was an inspiration for her generous heart and the lessons she taught all of her children and grandchildren.
Evelyn was a retired nurse, and a wonderful homemaker and mother. A lifelong resident of Panama City, she enjoyed her family of 4 generations, her time with friends in the Panama City Woman's Club and continued luncheons with her Bay High School classmates of 1937. Her gardens, both vegetable and floral, were her pride and joy.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sewall W. Brewton; her parents, Charlie and Lovie Pitts; her 9 siblings and one infant son, Sewall Warren, Jr.
Survivors include her children, Carol Forney (Bill), Phyllis Clayton, Warren (Mona) Brewton. Seven grandchildren; Matt Forney, Brooke Forney, Brandi Eslava, Karissa Clayton, Natalie Brewton, Shelby Brewton, and Taylor Ellerbee (Dylan), as well as 3 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews as well as great and great- great nieces and nephews.
She was a Blessing and a beautiful example of how to live life to all of us who knew her. She will be missed.
In Lieu of flowers it is her request that donations be made to The American Heart Association (http://donate.americanheart.com).
Funeral services will be held in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 214 Airport Rd., with Father John Wave officiating Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2 PM, followed by graveside interment. A Celebration of Life will be held for Family and Friends at a later date, to be determined.