Laquita Faye Evans

Laquita Faye Evans, age 81, passed peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Amarillo, TX.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount, Amarillo, TX. Services will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Cotman of St. Luke Presbyterian Church officiating. Graveside services for family and friends will follow at 1:00 pm at Hansford Cemetery in Spearman, TX. Arrangements are under the care of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Laquita was born February 26, 1944, to Earl and Marjorie Shuss in Borger, TX. She spent her early childhood in Pampa, TX and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1962. Laquita attended Oklahoma State University for a year, where she was proud to be a Cowboy, but became a life-long Texas Longhorn fan after meeting her beloved husband, James Edward Evans. They married on July 18, 1964 in Ponca City, OK and together they owned and operated Gordon’s Drug Store in Spearman, TX for 40 years. Together they ensured the store thrived for decades, becoming a beloved pillar of the community. Laquita enjoyed singing and performed at review shows around the Panhandle which included The Big Texan Opry and Johnny High Country Music Review. She also performed in Red River, NM at Bull O’ The Woods and for residents of local nursing homes. Laquita was involved with the Presbyterian Church in Spearman, TX as well as St Luke's Presbyterian in Amarillo, TX where she served on various committees. She was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority serving as President and Valentine Sweetheart. 

Laquita had a deep love for the mountains, where she and James spent 25 years creating memories in their cabin, surrounded by friends and family. She cherished the joy of snowmobiling, sipping a glass of chardonnay, and creating precious memories that will be treasured for generations. Laquita also had a special love for Las Vegas, where she could be found rolling dice at the craps tables with James and laughing with friends. She also learned to play chess to participate alongside James in tournaments. A self-proclaimed genealogist, Laquita spent countless hours creating beautiful scrapbooks that preserve the rich history of both the Evans and Shuss families. Her work holds precious memories and serves as a treasured legacy for her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, David Evans and spouse Steve Faigen of Washington DC, Linda Ray and husband Chris of Amarillo, TX and Margie Chaney and husband Matt of San Antonio, TX. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Morgan Lackey, Addison Ray, Hanna Chaney, Emily Slaten, Molly Slaten, Adam Faigen, Katie Aguilar, and two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Jax Aguilar. 

She was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents, and her siblings Cindy Swick, Nancy Holt, and Bobby Brown. 

Following the service and burial, family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of Laquita’s life at 4:00 pm on Monday, March 3, at Metropolitan, 9181 Town Square Blvd.