Evans

Michael David and Abby Lynn Evans, of Danielsville, Ga., passed away together on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the young age of 44.

Mike was born to David Michael and Sue Ann Evans, on Jan. 9, 1979, in McCandless Township, Pa. Abby was born to Steve J. Knezovich and Sharon L. Shelly, on May 18, 1979, in Wheeling, W.Va.

Mike was well-known and loved in the car dealership business. He excelled at helping dealerships reach their utmost potential and earned many prestigious awards throughout his career. Abby was a friend to everyone she met and was always willing to go above and beyond. She enjoyed crafting, carpentry, DIY projects and gardening. Mike and Abby would have celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on Oct. 2, 2023. They were high school sweethearts and rarely spent time apart. They were devoted parents and enjoyed spending time together as a family with their children and many dogs, hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains and relaxing by the Tuckasegee River.

Mike and Abby are survived by their three children, Emily, Ian and Olivia Evans.

Mike is survived by his parents, David and Sue Evans; brother, Jay Evans (Wendy); and one nephew. He also is survived by his grandmother, Shirley Shisler; Aunt Bev Purvis; Uncle Jay (Judy); and several cousins.

Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harry Shisler; and paternal grandparents, Gloria and David Evans.

Abby is survived by her mother, Sharon, and stepfather, Thomas Shelly; sisters, Amy Beck (Kevin) and Alexis Jans (Lewis Barkley); brother, Andrew Knezovich; stepbrother, Thomas R. Shelly (Jaime); stepsister, Alyson Shelly (Kane); Uncle Mike (Sandy); eight nieces and nephews; and several cousins. She will be joining her father, Steve Knezovich, in heaven. She is survived by stepmother, Rita Knezovich; and stepsister, Jennifer Hansen.

Abby was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, King and Viola Sayre; and paternal grandparents, Steve F. and Magdalen Knezovich.

EVANS — The families of Michael David and Abby Lynn Evans, who died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, will host a visitation at 1 p.m. Monday followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at LORD & STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, Danielsville, Ga.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the ASPCA or Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue in Mike and Abby’s names.

For more information, visit www.lordandstephens.com.

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