Evelyn Draper

Evelyn Draper passed away peacefully October 23, 2012. A private memorial service will be held November 10, 2012 in Seymour, Tx. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Community Hospice of Texas, Hospice House at Huguley, 301 Medpark Circle Burleson, TX, 76058 Evelyn was born February 26, 1926 in Seymour, Tx, to Andy and Myrtle (Gough) Bowie. One of four sisters, Evelyn enjoyed her childhood and early teen years in Seymour. At the age of seventeen, at the onset of World War II, Evelyn left her home in Seymour for Los Angeles, CA. In Los Angeles she worked for the "war effort" in an ammunitions factory to manufacture ammunitions for US soldiers in the war. At the end of WWII, she returned to Seymour where she was swept off her feet by a handsome young soldier by the name of AJ Dye who had just returned from the war. They were married soon after and were blessed with three children. Sadly, AJ succumbed to illness from war injuries at Guadalcanal and passed away in 1953. After the death of AJ, Evelyn moved to Fort Worth, Tx. In Fort Worth, She attended Brantley Draughon's Business College. Evelyn became the business office manager for several businesses. She continued her life in Fort Worth and eventually met and married Sydney Barnett "Cotton" Draper. Cotton preceded her in death in 1979. Evelyn will always be remembered for her special love for children. Rearing two young boys and a daughter alone was never an obstacle for her. She taught her boys to play sports, and delighted in teaching her daughter to become a miracle in the kitchen. She was famous for her wonderful meals. The children's friends were known to be at her home at just the right time of day knowing they were always welcome to share in her fantastic food. Along with her devoted love for children, Evelyn had a passion for animals, particularly dogs. Evelyn loved music of all kinds and imparted that love to her children. Throughout her life she enjoyed dancing. When Evelyn became a grandmother, her joy was immeasurable. She showered her grandchildren with love and dutifully spoiled them at every opportunity. Survivors: Daughter, Sharon, and husband Billy Bubeck, sons, Lewis and wife Beverly Dye, AJ Jr. and wife, Carol Dye; grandchildren, Mason, Spencer, and Collin Dye, Aden, and wife, Traci Bubeck, Courtney, and husband Trampas Wilson, Justin and wife, Jenny Lackey, Collin and wife Courthney Lackey; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Marvel Bubeck, Tanner, Chase and Dax Wilson, Cannon "Cannonball", Elise and Anna Lackey. Sister, Joan Soho. And lifelong family friend Barbara Cropp.