Mary Ann (Rhodes) Evans went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2026, at Holland Hospital. She was born to her late parents Ralph and Evelyn (Harris) Rhodes on August 28, 1942, in Kalamazoo, MI. Mary Ann shared sixty-three years of faithful marriage with James Evans. She was a lifetime member at First Baptist Church in Allegan, serving friends and families whenever she could through Church. She worked until retiring as a secretary for H + K Construction out of Allegan. When she wasn’t working or at church, she loved to volunteer at Wings Home or local cancer centers in Southwest Michigan. Mary Ann had a brilliant mind, always doing puzzles and her Sudokus anytime she had downtime. She is missed deeply and leaves a legacy of following Jesus, working hard, and being present for her family every day.

She is survived by her husband, James Evans; children, Robert (Shelly) Evans, Kimberly (Mark) Emmons; six grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; children, Baby Boy Evans, and Baby Kevin Michael Evans; siblings, Gene the Pumpkin Man Rhodes and William Rhodes.

Mary Ann's funeral service will be on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM with an hour's visitation beforehand from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, 528 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Graveside service at Hudson Corners and a luncheon after the graveside to Merson Church, 3313 102nd Avenue, Gobles, MI 49055, at 1:00 PM.