Linda Darlene Evans, 58, of Commerce, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born on February 7, 1957 in Commerce, the daughter of Melvin Perkins and Francis Duncan Perkins.  Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 1, 2016, at Commerce Funeral Home.  The Funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Jeanette Harris officiating.  Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Darlene grew up in Commerce, attending Commerce High School.  She then attended East Texas State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree.    She married Kim Evans on November 19, 1994 in Commerce.  They enjoyed 21 happy years together.

Darlene filled her free time with shopping and attending church.  She attended Living Word Church in Commerce. 

Darlene is survived by her loving husband, Kim; her son, Jay Vann; her grandchildren, Justin Vann, Mya Vann and Danielle Vann; her brother, Michael Perkins and wife, Debbie; sister-in-law, Patsy Evans and her aunt Della Feay White.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Francis Perkins.

Serving as pallbearers for Darlene will be Leven Pendergrass, Preston McDaniel, Marty Martinez, Joseph McDaniel, R.J. Nanny and Chris Williams.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, Justin Vann, Mya Vann and Danielle Vann.

The Evans family is being served by the Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, 1505 Washington Street.  To convey condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.commercefuneralhome.com

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