Peggy Letha Mae Evans

Peggy Shaffer Evans, 95, of Thomas, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on February 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Lillian Yokum Shaffer of Thomas.

Peggy graduated from Thomas High School and Potomac State College and worked at the Pentagon in D.C. before coming back to WV. She then worked at the Thomas Post Office and retired from there after 20 years. She married Kenneth Evans Sr. on May 29, 1954, and they were together for 51 years before Ken's passing in 2005. Peggy enjoyed feeding her birds, sewing and making quilts, and caring for her two Yorkies, "Fuzzy" and "Shorty."

She is survived by two sons; Ken Evans Jr. and wife Karen of Thomas, and Perry Evans of Horse Shoe Run; granddaughter, Andrea Stalnaker and husband Todd; great-grandson Adam; and great-granddaughter Emma Stalnaker of Pringle Tree Run; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy and Freddy; four brothers, Kurt, Bill, Luke Jr., and John; and grandson Andy.

Peggy's request for cremation has been honored, and she will be laid to rest beside Ken at the Texas Cemetery at Horse Shoe Run. No services are scheduled at this time.

Peggy will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes - Davis Chapel is honored to be serving the Evans family.