Evelyn (Blassingame) Vardeman (1930-2004)
Obituary:
Evelyn Vardeman, 73, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 in Rockdale.
Mrs. Vardeman was born in Bonham on Dec. 9, 1930, the daughter of Viva (Hicks) and Reuben Earl Blassingame. On Aug. 27, 1977, she was married to W.G. Vardeman.
Until her retirement, she had been employed as a mental health counsler at an assisted living facility. She was a member of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; one brother, Walter; sister, Anne.
Survivors include her husband, W.G. "Doug" Vardeman of Beaumont; two daughters, DiAnne Craig and husband, Brian of Rio Rancho, N.M., Nancy Aaron and husband, Will of Rockdale; son, Ralph Anderson Prestridge III and wife, Vicki of Hawkins; 13 grandchildren; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Rockdale.
Source: Taylor Daily Press, Taylor, Texas, Sunday, October 3, 2004