Services

Visitation One

Fri. Jan. 9, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beresford Funeral Service

13501 Alief Clodine Road
Houston , TX 77082.

Funeral Service

Sat. Jan. 10, 2015
11:00 am

Beresford Funeral Service

13501 Alief Clodine Road
Houston , TX 77082.
Fri. Jan. 9, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beresford Funeral Service
13501 Alief Clodine Road
Houston , TX 77082.
Sat. Jan. 10, 2015
11:00 am
Beresford Funeral Service
13501 Alief Clodine Road
Houston , TX 77082.
In Memory of
Gayla Lucile Hamilton Evans
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Gayla Lucile Hamilton Evans was born November 4th, 1962 in Houston, Texas to her parents, Daniel Monroe Hamilton and Bettye (Apffel) Hamilton.

She passed on January 3rd, 2015 at the age of 52. She was a proud resident of the Sugar Land area.

She is survived by her husband, Dwight Evans; son, Nicklos Evans; daughter, Elizabeth Evans; grandchild Isaiah Daniel Lomeli; her mother, Bettye Hamilton; her brother, Daniel Hamilton; and sisters, Geneva and Glynda Hamilton.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Monroe Hamilton.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her family while being a great friend to many during her life span.

She graduated from Sharpstown High School in 1982 where she made many lifelong friendships that she carried with her throughout her whole life.

She enjoyed life to its fullest and made it special for everyone around her.

Tributes

Message from
Carrie Latiolais Bishop
Tue, 01/06/2015

Prayers to the family and friends of Gayla, of which there are many. She will be missed by all.

Message from
Sandra
Tue, 01/06/2015

I will pray for all of you. Gayla will be seeing beauty all around her, she always loved the beauty of nature.

Message from
Kim
Tue, 01/06/2015

My thoughts and prayers are with Gayla's entire family. She will be terribly missed, but I know she's with her father with her arms wrapped around him. We have another angel watching over us. I love you Gayla.

Message from
Kelly R
Tue, 01/06/2015

Thoughts and prayers are with Gayla's entire family during this most difficult time.

Message from
Janet Ng
Wed, 01/07/2015

My thoughts are with you and your family. May you find comfort in loving memories.

Message from
Norri Collier
Wed, 01/07/2015

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in God's grace.

Message from
Lee Gyomlai
Wed, 01/07/2015

You're already terribly missed Gayla.

Message from
Vicky Ferguson
Wed, 01/07/2015

I still cant believe you are gone.You were such a sweet and loving person, you always enjoyed the ride to where ever it was going,you treated people with kindness and everyone was a friend for life. Family was so important to you each and everyone of us. You were and still are a true inspiration to all who knew/know you.You are so terribly missed,I pray that Dwight,Elizabeth,Nik and Isaiah find some comfort and that they know how much you loved them and that they always hear your voice. I love you my dear cousin

Message from
Debbie Lyles
Wed, 01/07/2015

Sending prayers to Dwight and the family. She touched so many peoples lives. She will be deeply missed. Just know that God wouldn't have taken her if he didnt need a special Angel on his side.....

Message from
Rhonda Dyer aka Momma Hen
Wed, 01/07/2015

I miss you my dear sweet friend!!

Message from
Kelsey Smith
Wed, 01/07/2015

I wish I could be in Texas for this Gayla! You we r such and amazing friend to me. You will forever live in my heart. I love you my sweet friend. Forever ans always ♥

Message from
Denise Carlson
Wed, 01/07/2015

It's so hard to believe you are gone. I miss seeing you on Facebook every day and our chats. You were so loved by so many people. Fly high sweet angel.

Message from
Jenne
Wed, 01/07/2015

I really enjoyed chatting with you, although I was not blessed to meet you in person. I know we would have held down the front row together and become great friends. Many prayers for your family ♡

Message from
Virginia Barber
Wed, 01/07/2015

No time to cry, Don't shed a tear.
I am with God, In spirit
I am here. I kept the Faith
My spirit is Light,I am at Peace now
I fought the Good fight!

Oh sweet Gayla this is how I picture you
In heaven saying those words to us who are left to continue or journey. I miss
You and your funny texts, my heart aches
But I know in my spirit you are free and
I see you with that great big smile and
Joy. God bless you my friend, and Rest IN
Peace. V

Message from
Lauren Creswell
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla, my heart goes out to your family. This is so sudden and tragic. I'm thankful that I at least got to know you through Facebook. The Pyg family is a wonderful thing. You always had the sweetest comments. I'm going to really miss seeing them. I feel certain you're in heaven, and I hope to meet you there some day.

Message from
Marc Livitz
Wed, 01/07/2015

I am beyond words to express my sadness for the family. Gayla, you were always so kind to me and said the nicest things about my family. You will be sorely missed, My heart goes out to your husband and children, who are undoubtedly grieving and struggling to find reasons for the things we cannot change. You will now need each other. Rest in peace, Gayla. Make lots of noise up there & never stop rockin'!

Message from
Stefanie Alley
Wed, 01/07/2015

Sweet, precious, Gayla. You will forever be missed.

Message from
Taylor Qualls Cyrus
Wed, 01/07/2015

you were sunshine to me... You were love... & you were friendship.... The world is a darker place without you here... I continue to pray for your beautiful family... I love you and miss you more than words sweet friend! Til we meet again!

Message from
Tboy💛Tink
Wed, 01/07/2015

Since 2nd grade...
Fly you Beautiful Angel...
Until we embrace again...
💛Forever young n yellow💛
The Love goes on Forever...
and the party never ends
T~boy~n~Tink

Message from
Layne & Michael Callihan
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla was a force to reckon with. She brought light and happiness to everyone she encountered. I so blessed to have known her, and will miss her terribly. I will never forgot working with her at Encore Bank, and her coming to Cabo for my wedding. Every anniversary she would ask us if we could go back and celebrate again. She was such a source of comfort to my family when we lost our beloved Bill Wagner. She worked for Bill for so many years, she was part of our family. Rest in Peace sweet Gayla. Until we meet again.

Message from
Caroline Cuello
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla, You have been such an inspiration with the way you lived your life. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I can't believe that you have passed on already; I was looking forward to seeing pictures from your cruise and listening to stories. I miss you. Love, Sweet Caroline

Message from
Terri Kershner Jones
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla, you were a shining star in everyone's eyes. You wil be missed.
We know that you are an Angel in Gods house now and that is a
Blessing. Now you have all happiness and everything beautiful around you that you love so much. God bless your family and may God stand beside them and help them be strong at this hard and trying time. We are all lucky to have you touch our lives with your beautiful soul. I remember you from jr high and all through the years, never changed from that bright shining star that always stood out in a crowd.
Love you Gayla.... Until we meet again.

Message from
Mikey @ Lisa Juarez
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla, we still cannot believe you are gone. I so miss seeing you on Facebook each day and Pygmie shows will NEVER be the same. We are going to miss your beautiful smile, kind words and big hugs. Heaven truly gained a beautiful angel! Love you always!

Message from
Shonda
Wed, 01/07/2015

Gayla,there are no words to adequately express how much you will be missed. You always knew the right words to warm my heart. Everyone you touched is more blessed for having known you. You always had a righteous spirit and we will all hold onto that. The gigs will never be the same but I know you will be at each one. And to Dwight, Nik, Elizabeth, Isaiah and her mother and her siblings, please know y'all are not alone in your grief. We, too, are heartbroken. She'd be pretty disappointed in us all if we grieve for too long.

Message from
Brittany Caldwell
Thu, 01/08/2015

Gayla,

Thank you so much for being my friend and allowing me to be a part of your life-- I am very lucky to have met such a wonderful person. I always looked forward to seeing and hearing your kind words. You were always so positive and upbeat about everything; you just loved living life!! I know wherever you are, you're shining your light on those around you. This world will truly not be the same without you. Love ya girl, I'll see you again one day!

Message from
Sarabeth Long
Thu, 01/08/2015

Gayla,I will miss you dearly! I will miss all the posts of you having fun, living life to the fullest, seeing your grandson, and the beautiful sunrise pictures you took of Houston.But most of all I always thought of you as family.you were so full of love and happiness and my prayers are with your family. I love you, Sara

Message from
Colleen Collins
Thu, 01/08/2015

My sweet beautiful friend. Although you were taken from us way too soon, I am comforted knowing that you are now watching over us all. I will miss your beautiful smile, infectious laugh and kind words. You touched so many lives in your short time here. You are loved and will be missed by so many. Although we deeply grieve your passing, we celebrate your life as well! Until we meet again sweetness, keep dancing (with your hands in the air) and save me a spot at your table!

Message from
Carol High
Thu, 01/08/2015

Gayla we have had some great times and some sad times but they always were better when we shared them together. Me, you and Kim will be friends forever. Love you sweet angel.
Carol

Message from
Erica Grimes
Thu, 01/08/2015

My love and prayers to your family and friends. You always had such a big smile and sweet heart.

Message from
Brandi Thedford-Hahn
Thu, 01/08/2015

Great Aunt Gayla,

I only met you once, and forgot to take pictures. Gramma said next time we come out to see you. We don't get to make funny faces and smile at the camera, but that's ok because you're in my heart:)
May you Rejoice in Heaven, and Jam Out to the Velcro Pygmies, while we celebrate your life. We miss you!

Rest in Peace✌️
I love you!

Your Niece,

Brandi

Message from
milenaloree@yahoo.com
Thu, 01/08/2015

GAYLA YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND. YOU TOOK ALL MY SECRETS TO YOUR GRAVE. I SPOKE WITH YOU EVERYDAY. A LOYAL AND TRUE FRIEND. I NEVER THOUGHT WHEN WE SPOKE ON FRIDAY IT WOULD BE THE LAST. YOU WERE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS. I LOVE YOU AND WILL CARRY ON ROCKIN N ROLLIN FOR YOU. I LOVE YOU BUTTERCUP. YOUR SUNFLOWER THAT WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

Message from
Frances Flores
Fri, 01/09/2015

Gayla,

You were such a happy and carefree spirit! You touch many lives and made people smile! You will truly be missed. May your family and friends find comfort in knowing you are their Guardian Angel watching and smiling upon them.

Message from
Teresa Hord
Fri, 01/09/2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Evans and Hamilton families during this difficult time. Gayla was my neighbor and I have many great memories of great times that we had.
I know she is smiling down on all of us from heaven. Rest in peace my sweet friend.

Message from
Susan Wagner
Fri, 01/09/2015

Gayla was an incredibly stong woman and very thoughtful and caring friend. She always thought of others before herself. I can't believe she is gone but I take comfort in knowing she is in heaven. I believe she and Bill are having a lot of laughs as they catch up with each other. She is an angel who will be looking over her family and friends. I love you Gayla.

Message from
Linda Nash Dreessen
Fri, 01/09/2015

Dear Dwight and Family, I was shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing of the loss of your beautiful wife, Gayla.I am so sorry and hope happy memories will get you through this. You have a beautiful family.

Thinking of you,
Your cousin, Linda Nash Dreessen and
Aunt Ina Mae Nash

Message from
Lynda Beck
Sat, 01/10/2015

Prayers for all that loved you.... You will be truly missed... God Bless you Gayla... Until we meet again my friend!!!

Message from
Ellie Loughrey
Sat, 01/10/2015

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Gayla. My sympathy to all her family. Take comfort in knowing that she is resting in the arms of our Lord.

Message from
Don Robinson
Sat, 01/10/2015

Gayla, you will certainly be missed by all who loved you and had the pleasure of working with you. To your husband and wonderful children and your loving family, I extend my deepest sympathy. May their many happy memories of you bring them comfort in the days ahead. Having had the opportunity of working with you over the past 15 years, I will certainly miss your smile, dedication, good humor, laughter, support, great work ethic, punctuality, dependability, and professionalism.
Don Robinson

Message from
Zine Suji
Mon, 02/02/2015

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God almighty father of tender mercies and all comfort continue to comfort you all (2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4). Please know that God has promised to completely remove death, tears, mourning, outcry and pain (Revelation 21:4). Indeed we all eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of these promise. The Bible also provides assurance of a real hope of reuniting with our dead loved ones in the coming new world (John 5: 28, 29). At a time like this the Bible is a true source of comfort and you can read it online and also learn further about God's purposes at www.jw.org

Message from
Zine Suji
Mon, 02/02/2015

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God almighty father of tender mercies and all comfort continue to comfort you all (2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4). Please know that God has promised to completely remove death, tears, mourning, outcry and pain (Revelation 21:4). Indeed we all eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of these promise. The Bible also provides assurance of a real hope of reuniting with our dead loved ones in the coming new world (John 5: 28, 29). At a time like this the Bible is a true source of comfort and you can read it online and also learn further about God's purposes at www.jw.org