Evonda S. House

Evonda Sue House, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on September 3, 1943, in Jonesboro to the late Carson and Neosha Hickman, Evonda spent her entire life in Jonesboro, a community she loved. She was a Charter Member of Victory General Baptist Church, and her faith and dedication to others were central to her life.

For over 25 years, she owned and operated her own daycare where she was known as “Momma House” to the many children she lovingly cared for over the years. Later in life, she served as a lunch lady at Westside High School, bringing warmth and kindness to students and staff alike. Above all, Evonda cherished time spent with her grandsons and great-grandsons, creating countless memories with them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gilbert Hickman, and her son, Steve House.

Evonda leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Sherman House of the home; her son, Dewayne (Kandi) House of Bono; daughter-in-law, Patti House of Bono; her sister, Patsy Colburn of Jonesboro; three grandsons, Brian (Ashley) House of Jonesboro, Sherman III (Nicole) House of Jonesboro, and Brad (Madison) House of Brookland; and four great-grandsons, Logan, Hayes, Landon, and Parker House.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Emerson Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm officiated by Brother Dale Blackwell. Burial will take place at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers are Brian House, Sherman House III, Brad House, Steve Gray, Brooks Cravens, and Andre Pope. The Men of Victory General Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.