Evelyn Palmer

Evelyn P. Palmer, affectionally known as Sunshine, age 85, of Toledo, OH, passed away February 16, 2023 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice. Evelyn was born May 14, 1937 in Elizabeth City, NC, to James Edmond and Sylvia (Downing) Grandy, Sr. She was employed with the Darlington Nursing Home for more than 17 years. She was a member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church Church of North Carolina in her early childhood. Evelyn had many talents in her lifetime; she served as a Barber, Seamstress, Custodian, her best asset, a Cook, and was a member of the 3 Keys Singing Group, alongside her dear friends, Dolores and Betty. She was known for her 7 Up Pound Cakes and Sweet Potato Pies, often referred to as "the best thing you'd ever taste".

Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Sunshine was stern but loving. She was not one to mince words but she believed in what was right in spite of whom it was. She had an infectious smile and loving personality, hence why she was our Sunshine.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Jimmie Walker Palmer, six brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by her children, Shari Stokley, William K. (Denise) Stokley, Yolanda (Andrew) Hannah, Robert P. (Renita) Stokley; step-children, Cynthia Palmer and Greg (Jeanette) Palmer; grandchildren, Sateirdra Russell, Reginald Jordan, Kareem Stokley, Robert Joynes, Juanita (Darnell) Alexander, Kimberly Daley, Jenea (Victor) Gaston, Chanese (Jimmy) Davis, Tyquan Walker, Katherine Joynes, Christian Hannah, Terrance Stokley, Tracy McKenzie, Tarif Doyle, Taki Woods, Ian Palmer, Greg Palmer, Jr., and Corey Palmer, great-grandchildren, Akeila Stokley, Reginald Jordan, III, Zachary Murillo, and Amber Stokley and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

Honorable mention: Billy Mullins, Betty Bankston, Brenda Parham, Leola Jackson and LaVonne Gunn.

The family would like to give special thanks to the entire staff of ProMedica Ebeid Hospice and Memory Lane Adult Care for providing love, kindness, and helping keep our Sunshine bright.

The family will receive guests Friday, February 24, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Friday at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. A repast will be held at Beyond Expectations Supportive Services 5151 Monroe Street Ste. 101 Toledo, Ohio 43623 (behind Bed, Bath, and Beyond).

You may stream the service at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 by clicking here.

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