Evelyn Marie Brown Keever, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home. She was born November 20, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Crowson Lynn Brown and Julia Faye Stikeleather Brown.

Evelyn worked for Southern Device for 25 years and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed embroidery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Atwell Keever; a son, James Stanley Keever; and her brother, David Lynn Brown.

Those left to cherish and honor Evelyn’s memories include her daughters, Sharon Horn and Shirley Brookshire, both of Taylorsville, and Mary Jane Shufford of Ashe County; her son, Anthony Mark Keever of Taylorsville; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Evelyn’s request was to have no services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iredell Hospice and Palliative Care, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Evelyn Marie Brown Keever.