Evelyn Geraldine Council

Evelyn Geraldine Council, 60, transitioned Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Autumn Care of Portsmouth. She was the daughter of Runell G. Council and the late Harry Council, Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Antoine L. Council. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and a member of Rising St. James PHC. Evelyn (Geraldine) loved children, she enjoyed being around her family, talking on the phone, cooking, enjoyed shopping, and looking pretty and keeping her hair done and loved jewelry. She had a heart of gold. She would cook for family and friends when she was able to do so and enjoyed attending church when able. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted friend, Gary Brown; special son, Antonio Lucas, Jr.; three sisters, Jacqueline Council, Barbara Jean Graves and Johnetta Gates; two brothers, Harry Council, Jr. (Monique) and Johnny Council; three grandchildren, Jade Edwards, Peyton Lucas and Antonio Lucas, Jr.; two uncles, James Gamble, Albert Council, Jr. (Della) and Alfred Gamble; two aunts, Francine Riddick and Louis King; a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Rising St. James PHC. She will be laid to rest in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Evelyn Geraldine Council, please visit our flower store.