Evelyn Frances Priest

Evelyn Francis Priest, 90, of Douglasville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1935 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Fanny May Waters Benefield and William Luther Benefield. Evelyn’s life was filled with love and laughter.

Evelyn loved her family and friends more than anything else in the world, she spent countless hours cooking meals for them or visiting with them and making sure that they were taken care of. Evelyn enjoyed making her home look nice both inside and outside – she was a talented gardener and made a strong effort to keep her home neat and tidy for her many guests.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Lloyd Priest; and son, Ricky Albert Lee; as well as several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry (Renea) Priest of Winston and Ray (Fiancé Megan Hollis) Priest of Winston; eight grandchildren, Melissa Lee, Nathan Lee, Chris Lee, Teryn Priest, Justin Priest, Haley Coker, Jarrett Priest, Miranda Priest, Daniel Priest, Angel Prince, Dannial Vincent and Scotty Pope; as well as several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted on at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at Sunrise Gardens of Memories in Douglasville.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory of Douglasville is in charge of the arrangements. 770-942-2311