Yvonne "Evie" Shannon Whitlock, loving wife of Wayne Whitlock, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 57.

Without failing, she believed in the power of Christ, and was ready when He called her home after battling cancer for more than 13 years.

Evie was truly an amazing person. She loved the Lord and believed in the power of prayer. She cherished spending time with her family. Evie was strong and brave, with the best sense of humor. She touched many lives with her care for others, passion, kindness, and love. Family and friends will always remember that Evie gave the biggest and best hugs.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, George and Doris Allagas; first husband, Samuel "Mokey" Staats; brother, Mark Allagas; and sister, Katherine "Kathy" Boling.

Evie is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Whitlock; son, Jeremy Staats and his wife Amanda; daughter, Samantha Staats; daughter, Shannon Staats; daughter/granddaughter, Jaden Pridemore; step-daughter, Tasha Whitlock; step-son, Michael Whitlock; sister, Leigh Ann Smith; brother, Michael Allagas; brother, Matthew Allagas; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Higher Ground Christian Fellowship, 702 Hansford Street, Saint Albans, WV 25177, with Pastor David Bragg and Pastor Anthony Moss officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

• Proverbs 31:30

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

• Isaiah 41:10

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.