Gloria Patricia Evans

Gloria Patricia Evans, 89, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, died peacefully on August 16, 2025, at her home in Austin, Texas. She is survived by son Mitchell Evans and wife Liz, daughter Debbie Tello and husband Tony, granddaughter Rebecca Evans and husband Westin, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harvey Evans. Gloria was born on August 19, 1935 in Brooklyn to David and Lillian Britton. She earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a Master's in education. Her various professions included accounting, teaching, and real estate. It was Harvey's service in the Army that first brought them to Texas. Afterwards they returned to New York where she worked for several years as a math teacher and Harvey as a dentist. They relocated permanently to Austin in 1980 where they became founding members of the Austin Opera, the Long Center, and the JCC's arts series. They have been involved extensively with Ballet Austin and in the expansion of many local arts organizations. Gloria lived a long and blessed life filled with a passion for Judaism, travel, opera, real estate, playing bridge, the arts and mentoring the next generation of leadership. She traveled extensively around the world with family. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She will be loved and missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff of Altus Hospice and the caregivers of ComForCare for the exceptional care administered during Gloria's final weeks. The family would also like to express special thanks for the love and support of close family friend Hormoz Sayhoon. In addition, the family extends their gratitude for the support from members of the Jewish community. Services to be handled by Austin Natural Funerals and a private graveside service to be officiated by Rabbi Neil Blumofe of Congregation Agudas Achim. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in Gloria's loving memory to: Congregation Agudas Achim: https://theaustinsynagogue.org/giving/ Shalom Austin: https://shalomaustin.org Soroka Medical Center (Beersheva, Israel): https://www.soroka.org

Gloria Patricia Evans

August 19, 1935 - August 16, 2025