Latonia Melvina "Vina" Evans begin her journey on December 28, 1972.  Born in Pontiac, Michigan to the union of Melvin and Lizzie Evans.  Latonia accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan.

Lantonia attended the Pontiac School System District and later taught for 24 years in the Special Education Department.  She understood the importance of continuous learning and the value of a higher education.  That was evident by one of her most notable achievements when she obtained two Master's Degree.  Master of Education, Special Education:  Cross Categorical and Master Degree of Sociology in Human Services Education.  Her passion was giving undivided attention to those students that needed it the most.  Her dedication left a lasting impact on hundreds of young lives she tutored over her extended tenure in the school district.

For over 20 years, she opened her heart and provided a loving home for many as a "Foster Mom".  Latonia never met a stranger as there was endless generosity and kindness to others.

However, her greatest accomplishment and most cherished moment on her journey, was becoming a mother to her loving daughters, Cynthia Marie Evans and Asia Tiara Evans.

On August 26, 2020, the Lord called her home to her eternal resting place in glory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Lizzie Evans.  Maternal grandparents, Willie White and Minnie Nelson.  Paternal grandparents, Willie Evans and Magnolia Winfield and many loving relatives.

Latonia leaves to cherish her memories of love and strength:  Stepmother, Dora Evans; Devoted Friend, Christopher Mellon; Daughters, Cynthia Marie and Asia Tiara Evans; Sisters, Mary & Bill Green (MS), Veronica & Seandale Wright (SC); Brothers, David Johnson (SC), Antonio & Angela Bridgewater (LA), Rodney Bridgewater (LA), Willie Bridgewater (CA), Melvin Wilson (MI); Uncles, Frank Giles (MI), Grandell Scott (MI), Milton & Carolyn Evans, Sr. (MS), James & Carol Evans, Sr. (IL), aunts; Restella Ford and Leatha Hawkins (MS), Edna Bowman (MS), Ethel Brisby (MS),  Doris Jackson (GA); Lorine Scott and Flora Giles (MI); Special Friends, Carolyn Donaldson-Smith, Cantrish Simms-Edden and Audrey Midland and a host of cousins, friends and other loved ones.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Cobb's  Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan.  Family hour will start at 10 a.m. prior to the service.

As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have a impact on our community, we are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general.  Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.

It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 20 people with a distance of 6 feet.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.

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