Evelyn Hayes Lee

Evelyn Hayes Lee, 96 of Sardis, died peacefully at Providence Assisted Living Center in Batesville on August 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her spouse, George Max Lee, Sr.; her daughter, Kitty Lee Jenkins; her parents; and nine brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, G. Max Lee, Jr.; daughter, Anne Lee Schwerdt (Steve); grandchildren, Jennifer Lee Poulin (Dan), Ryan Lee, Max C. Lee (Blakeley), Elizabeth Jenkins Jansen (Jack), Kitty Michelle Jenkins Cangelosi (John), Fred Schwerdt and Sarah Schwerdt Kirkpatrick (Trace) and eleven great grandchildren.

Evelyn retired with 30 years of service with the North Panola County Superintendent of Education. She was an active member of St. John Church. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, bridge, travel and working with the Heflin House events during her retirement.

The family will receive friends at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 with recitation of the rosary.  On Monday, August 19, 2019 visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 and funeral mass at 11:00 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Batesville. Interment of ashes will be held in Canton Cemetery at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Grace Hospice and staff of Providence of Batesville for the care given though out her illness.

Memorials can be made to St. John Church, P.O. Box 569, Batesville, MS 38606, NWCC Max and Evelyn Lee Family Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice.