YOAKUM: Barbara Marie Evans, 64, passed away May 19, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1961, in Yoakum, TX, to Walter Charles Harris and the late Erma Mae Harris.
Barbara is survived by her daughters: Erma Jean LaKerria Harper, LaShaundrea Kay Annette Harris, Dawn Renee Franklin(Darell Franklin) and Charity Danuelle LaBoy; her son, Fredrick Shoud Foley; her father, Walter Charles Harris; sisters, Charlyn Kay McCooks (Leroy Miguel) and Jeanetta Annette Foley; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Erma Mae Harris; her husband, Melvin “Melrose” Evans; sister Sherline Rene Harmon; brother, Gerald Charles Harris; son-in- law, Gerald Dwayne Harper, Sr.
Dewayne Arkadie officiated at the funeral. Barbara was buried at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery.