Evalyn Louise (Waggoner) Champion

The colorful life of Evalyn Louise (Waggoner) Champion came to a peaceful close on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. She was born in Overton, Texas on December 28th, 1937 to parents Cliff and Edythe (“Happy”). In 1945, the family welcomed a brother, Tadd, who shared a birthday with his older sister. The family eventually relocated to Henderson, Kentucky. Evalyn attended Henderson County High School and was a cheerleader for the basketball team. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Western Kentucky University, where she met her husband, Ronald. Together they had two children, Steven and Ronda.

The family moved to Boca Raton, Florida, where Evalyn taught music, performed at many of the local jazz venues and country clubs, earned a Master’s Degree at Florida Atlantic University, and practiced real estate. She even hosted a local TV children’s program on Florida ITV as Celia the Grammar Worm! Ever the performer, she was always ready with a song, a story, or a joke.

In the early 2000s, Evalyn moved with her mother back to Henderson. She was joined by her son Steve, his wife Lori, and her grandchildren Katie, Libby, and Rob. She continued to teach piano and voice lessons, as well as leading the choir and playing the organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Evalyn was preceded in death by her parents Cliff and Edythe, her brother Tadd, and her beloved son Steve. She will be greatly missed by her daughter-in-law Lori and grandchildren Katie, Libby, and Rob; her daughter Ronda and grandchildren Rose and Adam; and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

The memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 5th at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, where visitation will be from Noon until the time of service. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Messages and condolences for the family may be offered at www.glenncares.com.