WILMINGTON — Evelyn McFayden Loftin, 86, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. She was born May 13, 1931, to Arthur McFayden and Ruth Sandlin McFayden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Loftin.
Mrs. Loftin was a loving mother and “Grammy.” She enjoyed cooking and providing a wonderful home for her family.
Mrs. Loftin is survived by her daughters, Teresa Holt, and her husband, Paul, of Wilmington and Jacquelyn Williams of Brunswick County; grandchildren, Becky Brown, and her husband, Adam, and Paul “Tater” Holt, and his wife, Charley; great-grandchildren, Tori Holt, Collin Holt, Lane Holt and Michael Black; and sister, Beulah Arthur, all of Wilmington.
Mom was a resident at Davis Health Care for 4-and-a-half years. The family sends a big thank you to all who took part in her care through the years. Our heartfelt thanks to the “Angels” of Haven House who gave such loving care to their “Evie.” We have great appreciation for those from the other houses who came to visit her, especially during her last month of life. She loved all the hugs and kisses and special entertainment. The family will never forget Erin and Jennifer from hospice, you gave us as much comfort as you gave mom.
We have peace in knowing that when mom reached the “pearly gates,” she regained the use of her legs, and sight in her eyes and was made whole again with her new heavenly body.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Coble Ward Smith Funeral Home. A family gathering in her honor will be held at Oleander Memorial Gardens at a later date and will be officiated by the Rev. Greg Hales and Preacher Dede Pickles.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
Condolences may be made to the family online at coblewardsmithwilmington.com.
