Evata Gail Buford Warner

March 20, 1954 - July 7, 2020

Evata Gail Buford Warner, age 66, returned to her heavenly home on Tuesday July 7, 2020. She was a native of Munford, Tennessee and a longtime resident of Hammond, Louisiana where she and her husband William made their home and raised their children William Jr. and Ashley. She had a strong and steadfast faith and always believed in the Lord and trusted His plan. Evata was the center of her family and always reached out to friends and family to provide daily inspiration and check on everyone when they needed it the most. She believed in lifetime friendships. She enjoyed gathering with family for the holidays, loved taking pictures and going shopping, participating in Relay for Life, Family Reunions, and was often found following and tailgating with her two favorite teams: the Tennessee State University Football Team, and Southeastern Louisiana University Lady Lions (Pride) Basketball Team. She was a graduate of Tennessee State University where she met her husband William. Evata retired after 30 years of service with the Louisiana Department of Education at the Hammond Developmental Center. She served as a member of the Greater Saint James A.M.E. Church Women’s Missionary Society, Usher Board, and Trustees. She never met a stranger and made new friends wherever she went and touched the lives of many. Evata was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and friend who is already dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Evata is survived by the love of her life and husband of 39 years, William O’Neal Warner, Sr.; son, William O’Neal Warner, Jr. (Denelle); daughter, Ashley Nicole Warner; sister, Faye Barnes (Charles); and brother, Levy Buford (Catina). Evata was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch and Rosemary Buford; brothers, Larry Buford and Wesley Buford; grandparents, James and Henrietta Weaver, and Van and Maggie Buford. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Sherman Berry will officiate with interment to follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Condolences and other information are available online at thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.