Evelyn Jones Anderson from Fayetteville, Arkansas bravely fought cancer for over two years, but unfortunately she lost the battle. She departed this life, Monday, September 22, 2025.
She was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, October 29, 1952 to the late Thelma Bryant and late Arthur Jones. Evelyn went to the University of Arkansas where she met and married Nianzer Earl Anderson. She was employed with Campbell Soup turned Vlasic until she retired. She went on to work for the City Hospital and Washington Regional Hospital in the dietary department.
Evelyn is the mother of four children- Zenobia Michelle (James) Bailey of Texarkans, AR; Essabia A. (Oscar Anozra) Anderson of Bentonville, AR; Neandria Anderson of Fayetteville, AR; Adonis Anderson of Fayetteville, AR.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Nianzer Anderson (2009); grandson Donavan Anderson (2011); sister-in-law Karen Bryant (2005); sister-in-law Johnny Mae Dangerfield (2019); brother-in-law Reverend Carrol Anderson (2021); brother-in-law William Lofton (2023); and sister-in-law Carolyn Anderson (2024).
She is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, host of nephews and nieces and friends. Her two sisters Sheila E. Lofton of Little Rock, AR; Valerie Annette Thomas of Sherwood, AR; and two brothers Ollie J. Bryant of Forrest City, AR; George M. (Tanya) Bryant of Sherwood, AR.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10am at Beard’s Chapel. Visitation will be 9am until service-time at the funeral home on Friday.
Ne-Ne, I am truly sorry for you and your families loss of your dear mother. My thoughts are with you during this difficult heartbreaking journey and I pray the Lord grants you all comfort and peace only he can.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Evelyn. She was such a nice lady and what I remember most was her laugh and she always took time to stop and talk. She worked at Campbell Soup for many years.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Evelyn. She was a wonderful person.
Sorry for your loss,Evelyn was a very special person
Rest in Peace Auntie; Your kindness and love will be missed.
I’ll miss my Aunty’ s laughter, the way she swayed when she walked, and how she fussed at the dogs. To my cousins especially, and other fam, the loss is great but the memories greater-hold fast to them.
Evelyn will be missed. My condolences to the family. She’s gone to a better place where there is no more pain and suffering. Evelyn has fought a good fight battle her illness. Gone but not forgotten.
Red and family
Evelyn, you will forever be missed at Washington Regional. You have marked this place with you smile, love and laughter. We love you❤️ I am very sorry for your loss. Evelyn was such an amazing women to work with.