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to feed not only her family but also her unfortunate patients, the nursing students, and patients hospitalized in her hospitals. This farm also provided recreation for young people. [[highlighted]] She offered the grounds for community use for picnicsa and games. Besides crops and livestock, the grounds contained a dwelling house, a pavilion, bath houses and a swimming pool.[[/highlighted]]

Of particular interest is an anecdote that gives some insight to the strength, intelligence, and perseverence of this amazing lady. She was unable to swim and after she had opened the swimming pool to the public, she found an article written by an old sea captain and studied it so zaelously that she not only learned to swim but eventually gave lessons and taught hundreds to swim.

She was a devoted member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church and served her church in many capacities.

She died at her home on November 17, 1935. As might be imagined, she was mourned by many, many people. Her pallbearers included many distinguished members of the Palmetta and Congaree Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Associations, several college presidents, prominent clergy, and respected citizens from around the Southeast United States.

Dr. Evans never married but hardly allowed that fact to leave a void in her life. Her love for her people and for the children she raised gave her life fullness and meaning that can always be seen in her memory. Her life is truly a beacon for all young people today who find it difficult to maneuver through life's twists and turns. Her life is also a constant reminder to those of us who are older to stay the course and not seek the easy or most convenient way out.

Remembering and honoring our ancestors insures their immortality. If these memories are kept fresh in the minds of our children, they can pass these memories to their children-The Ones Not Yet Born. This memory will contain a legacy that will not only challenge the unborn generations to aspire to greatness but will provide a model and roadmap towards the achievement of that aspiration. If that memory is allowed to dissipate, it is murder, for we have killed our ancestor...but if unborn generations are made to

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