Evonne Adkins

Evonne Adkins, 73, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022.

Evonne was born August 14, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Everett and Betty Bell Adkins. She attended West Jefferson High School, then went to Idaho State University where she completed her teaching degree. She taught school for the Shelley and Blackfoot School Districts for 35 years.

Evonne enjoyed skiing, playing the guitar, drawing, and painting. She had a witty sense of humor. She spoiled her nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She had the kindest heart that would do anything for someone in need.

Survivors include her three sisters, Eileen Bird of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Susan (Charles) Stewart of Monteview, Idaho, and Sandra (Roger) Jackson of Roberts, Idaho; and fifteen nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Betty Adkins.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the West Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Mud Lake.