Jodi Evans

Jodi Ann Evans of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 31, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas. Jodi was born December 21, 1980 in Norman, Oklahoma to Joel Earl Potts and Charlotte Ann (Copeland) Potts. She was 44 years old.

Jodi was a devoted member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. She loved the Lord and desired to serve him more and learn all she could. Helping others was her passion. Jodi enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She treasured time and memories made with her children and grandchildren.

Jodi leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband Jeff Evans, her mother Charlotte Potts of Waldron, and her children: Shanna Sanders of Atkins, Arkansas, Sage Hardie of Van Buren, Arkansas, Arrabela Hardie of Van Buren, Arkansas, Jenna Evans of Waldron, Arkansas, Jolie Evans of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Jaclyn Evans of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Jace Sanders of Waldron, Arkansas, Dalton Sanders of Waldron, Arkansas, Jerry Don Briggs of Waldron, Arkansas, Kobe Evans of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Aspin Petchenik, Olivia Petchenik, Jacelyn Sanders, Chase Sanders, River Sanders. Jodi will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Jodi was preceded in death by her father, Joel Potts, one daughter Taylynn Dawn Briggs, and one sister, Marissa Kaye Potts.

Jodi's celebration of life service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Konnor McKay and Rev. Travis May officiating. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Jodi's pallbearers will be Richard Freeman, Kevin Keeler, Brant Detherage, Domanick Petchenik, Kurtis Bell and Josh Sanford. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Sanders, Jace Sanders and Jerry Don Briggs.

Jodi's visitation will be Monday, March 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.