Evelyn Keller Netterville, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord very peacefully at home with her family, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 84. Born in Baton Rouge, Evelyn spent most of her life in Central (City), where she touched countless lives with her warmth, cheerfulness and dedication to her family, friends and Christian faith.

Evelyn graduated from Central High School in 1958 and received a bachelor's degree from LSU in Physical Education. She taught PE at Broadmoor in her early years but put school teaching on hold while her children were young. She taught tennis lessons at home and around Baton Rouge for many years before returning to LSU in her 50s to earn a Master's Plus to teach biology and chemistry. A passionate and lifelong learner and educator, Evelyn devoted her classroom career to shaping young minds, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students. She taught at various schools including Central High School and Christian Life Academy.

Outside the classroom, Evelyn highly valued fitness and a healthy lifestyle. In college she discovered tennis, which quickly became a lifelong love. Whether she was playing, teaching, or cheering from the sidelines, the sport brought her immense joy. She was a member of Bocage Racquet Club for over 5 decades, where she played league tennis until she was 80 years old.

As a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Evelyn had a gift of bringing out the talents of others. She fervently invested her time, energy, and resources to seek out and develop the unique abilities of each of her children and grandchildren.

Above all, Evelyn was a devoted follower of Christ, whose strong faith and encouragement to others was a shining light. She spent innumerable hours studying the Bible, memorizing scripture, and reading various commentaries to advance her understanding of God's word. She was a member of Community Bible Church.

Evelyn will be forever cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her four children and their families: daughter, Tara Jones of Richardson, Texas, her two sons Ryan Jones and wife Allison-children Rylee, Jack and Walker; and Blake Jones; daughter, Layna Chase of Fort Worth, Texas, and husband Gerald -their three sons Brenn Gomez and wife Rachael -daughters Vera and Margot, and Nicholas and Benjamin Chase; son, Brad Netterville and wife Amanda -daughters Morgan and Caroline; daughter, Rachel Dabadie and husband Charles-daughters Lauren, Maggie, Suzanna and Mary Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Allen and Maybelle Keller, loving husband Carroll Wayne Netterville, sister Virginia Keller Haydell and grandson Joseph Charles Dabadie IV, "Charlie".

Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and the many wonderful memories she created. Her strong legacy of faith, kindness, strength and dedication will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 am

Christ Covenant Church, 1700 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Christ Covenant Church Mission Fund, 1700 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808