CUERO: Evelyn Verniece Blackwell Wimbish, 91, entered her sunset Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was the fifth child born to Willie Blackwell and Elneeta Young Blackwell on November 28, 1932 and raised in De Witt County. On February 5, 1954, Evelyn and Oscar Wimbish, Jr. were joined in holy matrimony. To that union, 4 children were born.
Evelyn professed her faith at an early age and began her spiritual journey at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. N. E. Henderson. Following her marriage to Oscar Wimbish, Jr., she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a devoted member throughout her life.
At Macedonia, Evelyn served faithfully on the usher board, the missions ministry, and the Black History program. She was always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. Her dedication and leadership were especially evident in the Black History program, where she played an instrumental role in honoring heritage and educating others.
Evelyn pursued higher education at Huston-Tillotson University and later built a long-standing career at Brentex Textile Mills, where she retired on August 2, 2000. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—watching westerns, playing Pokeno, attending church, and cheering on her beloved Cuero Gobblers. Evelyn cherished traveling with her family and had a deep appreciation for Blues music. Her favorite meal was liver and onions, a comfort she enjoyed with warmth and familiarity.
The family loved her but God loved her more and needed her in Glory. She will be missed but lives on in our souls.
She leaves to mourn her passing, sister Emma Pickens(Don), children Janice Wimbish-Kennedy, Dr. Wanda Carter-Dyer(Edwin) and Darryl Wimbish(Lola). In addition, her grandchildren, Brittany Prince, Courtney Carter, Dr. Kerrie Carter-Walker(Robert), Caitlin Carter, Dan Trey Polk, and Henry Corona. Great grandchildren, Kennedy Davis, Zion Roberts, Memphis Sanders, Carter Fulton, Zailyah Walker and Zachariah Walker; sister Emma Pickens(Don), and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Oscar Wimbish Jr., daughter Deborah Kaye, her parents, grandparents, brother James Blackwell, sisters Artelia Taylor, Shelly Mathis Johnson, and Earlene Powell.
Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Graveside Service 11 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Lockhart Cemetery with Rev. L.J. Clayton officiating.