Evon J. Bales, 77, of Ewing, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

Evon was born on Friday, June 28th, 1946 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Otis Eads and Glessie Wilder Eads. She retired after over 30 years of service from the Virginia Department of Transportation. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Evon is survived by her daughter, Kim Barnett and husband Nick; son, Shaun Bales; grandchildren, Alexis Bussell (Justin) and Gage Barnett; great grandchildren, Sawyer Bussell and Weslyn Bussell; father of her children, Kyle Bales (Linda); special friends, Brenda Mullins, Mary Taylor, and Elena Lovelace; along with several other aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Powell Valley Funeral Home (29521 Wilderness Rd, Jonesville, Virginia 24263).

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Campbell Cemetery (2062 Giles Hollow Rd, Rose Hill, Virginia 24281) with Pastor Steve Neff officiating. Donnie, Shannon and Caleb Campbell will provide music. Pallbearers will be Nick Barnett, Justin Bussell, Mike Grabeel, Charles Delph, Donnie Campbell, and Bruce Ellis. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 AM.

The family would like to express a special thank you to her cousin Pam Farr for taking Evon to her appointments during her courageous battle as well as the staff at UT Medical Center for their love and care.

Evon J. Bales and her family are in the care of Powell Valley Funeral Home.