Honoring Orvilla Evans: A legacy of service and dedication

  • A memorial bench dedicationservice,honoring Orvilla Evans, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. Courtesy Photos
    A memorial bench dedicationservice,honoring Orvilla Evans, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. Courtesy Photos
  • An avid community volunteer, Orvilla’s 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, including roles as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, was marked by her dedication to improving community housing.
    An avid community volunteer, Orvilla’s 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, including roles as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, was marked by her dedication to improving community housing.
    Memphis Housing Authority to hold memorial bench dedication serviceMEMPHIS — In the hallowed halls of every old building in Memphis, wooden plaques with brass nameplates tell the tales of distinguished volunteers and elected officials whose efforts shaped the community. Among these venerable names stands Orvilla Evans,a beacon of selfless service and dedication.Born on ...

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