Betty Fay Evers,

Fay Evers, 87, of Wauchula passed away on 02/13/2026 at Solaris Healthcare Facility in Plant City after a lengthy battle with heart disease. She was born in Climax, Georgia on July 4th, 1938 and was a life-long resident of Hardee County. She was born as the second baby of a set of twins, her mother had to call the Doctor back to finish the delivery! She was preceded in death by her parents, Fleming and Laura Hines, and her brothers Robert, Carl, Raymond, L.F. and Harry Hines.

After graduation from Hardee High School in 1956, she was referred by the local typing teacher to local Attorney, Lattimer Farr where she began her career as a legal secretary. Her friend Susie Evers insisted Fay go out with her brother, Bud Evers, upon his return to Hardee County after his time in the U.S. Army. After a short courtship, they married in 1958 and remained married for 65 years until his death.

Fay was referred by her employer to the County Judge to fill the position of Judicial Assistant. She served three long tenure County Judges in that capacity and took great pride in her skills and knowledge of the legal process and rules required to successfully assist the judges in the performance of their important duties.

After she retired Fay enjoyed being home more than anything else. She loved to cook for her family, participating in her ladies Sunday School class and spending time with her grandchildren-especially beating them in games. No one who knew Fay well will ever forget her legendary fried turkey and homemade pies.

Fay was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Wauchula and an avid Bible reader.

She is survived by her son Clayton Evers Jr. and wife Sharon of Dover, Fl, son Ken Evers and wife Sarah of Wauchula; sisters Dorothy Prine of Clearwater, Fl and twin sister Kay Williams and Husband Earl of Wauchula; grandson Danny Evers of Atlanta, Ga; granddaughter Carly Pike and husband Matt of Valrico, Fl; granddaughter Jordan Evers of Lakeland, Fl; grandson Gavin Evers of Coleman, Fl; granddaughters Gracie and Mazie Pelham of Wauchula; great grandchildren Olivet Pike and Judah Pike of Valrico, Fl.

The visitation will be Saturday February 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home at 205 N. 9th Ave Wauchula, Fl. Services will follow at 10:30 and burial to follow at Wauchula City Cemetery. officiating will be Robert Roberts

Arrangements made by Ponger-Kays-Grady funeral home. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Hardee Help Center, PO Box 422,Wauchula, FL 33873. ( info@hardeehelpcenter.org ).

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com.