Martha Ann Evett

Martha Ann Evett, 89, of La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta. She was born Tuesday, October 1, 1935 in Lamar, Colorado to Fred & Edith (Cauthon) Piatt, Sr.

Martha married Donald R. Evett on April 16, 1957 in Rocky Ford, CO. IN 1961 they moved their family to Alaska. They spent 13 years there moving back to the valley and settling in Cheraw.

Martha was a home maker and enjoyed numerous past times like fishing, hunting and bowling. She also enjoyed various crafts, including sewing, knitting, painting, crocheting, and ceramics.

Later after the children were grown, Martha worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Wal-Mart which she really enjoyed.

Martha is survived by her children, Gailen (Tammy) Evett of La Junta, CO; Debra Pointon of Denton, TX; and Deora Burns of Cedar Falls, TX; daughters in-law, Elsie Sisneros & Debbie Evett; 9-grandchildren, 22-great-grandchildren, & 1-great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Margie Piatt & Lena Piatt; brother-in-law, Glen Enderud; numerous nieces & nephews also survive. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred & Edith Piatt; her husband, Donald R. “Pete” Evett; son Jerry Evett; brothers, Fred Piatt, Jr., Willy Piatt & Vernon (Barbara) Piatt; sisters, Evelyn Haling & Lois Enderud.

Graveside service will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, at Fairview Cemtery Columbarium in La Junta at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ark Valley Hospice in La Junta.

The family would like to than Bluestem Village and Arkansas Valley Hospice for their compassionate care of Martha.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.