Evelyn Justine Henderson Connor, 93, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

Evelyn was born April 13, 1929, in Union Grove and was the daughter of the late L.C. and Josie Mitchell Henderson. She was a graduate of Union Grove Schools and was married to the late Jack Lee Connor, who passed away in 2010. She and Jack lived in Knoxville, Tenn., and she was a Librarian for the University of Tennessee before returning home to Union Grove after retirement. She loved gardening, watching birds and spending time with her family.

She is survived by one niece, Linda O. Dowell; three nephews, Jerry Davis Osborne, Daniel Laughlin, and Steve Laughlin; and several great nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Union Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Neil Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.

Memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2345 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 and online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.