Evelyn Alberta Lincoln Jones, affectionately known as "Boots," (a.k.a. Ms. Pearlie) was born on March 8, 1950, in Leesburg, Virginia, to the late Rachel Caison and the late William E. Lincoln. She was also lovingly raised by the late Christell Lincoln.

Evelyn attended Carver School in Purcellville, Virginia. From an early age, she embraced her calling in the medical field and developed a deep passion for caring for others. She devoted many years of service to the healthcare field in Loudoun County, where her compassion and dedication touched countless lives.

In 1983, Evelyn relocated to Richmond, Virginia, where she met and fell in love with her late husband, Donald Jones. The couple were married on August 9, 1985 in Leesburg, Virginia. After settling in Richmond, Evelyn continued her life's work with unwavering devotion, providing loving care to the elderly, the sick, and those unable to leave their homes.

Evelyn cherished spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. With her gentle spirit and loving "granny" demeanor, babies and children naturally gravitated toward her, drawn by the warmth and care she so freely shared.

Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory her three children: Karen Lincoln Whitelow (Stacey), Walter Lincoln, and Nakia Lincoln (Rhieannon). Grandchildren Joshua Smith, Eric Ransome, Sharde Lincoln, Jazmine Ransome, Corrine Kirchmaier, Angel Ramey, Matthew Ramey, Tyson Lincoln, Carter James McClintock, Sole' Lincoln, Nilda Lincoln, Evelyn Lincoln, William Lincoln, and Eemani Lincoln; and her great-grandchildren, Alonzo, Alonna, Are'on, Mira, Keyon (deceased), Reign, T.J., John, Kamari, and Tegan. She is also survived by her siblings: Betty King; Joseph Lincoln (Conchita); Ramona Ridges (Paul); Stephanie Greene (Dee); and Roxanne Lincoln; along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Evelyn shared a special bond with her nieces Teresa Lincoln, Monica Lincoln, Greta Moorehead and Carolyn Lincoln; her goddaughter, Rikita Lincoln; Very special friends Carla Aylor, Betty Henderson, and Muriel Dedrick.

Evelyn was preceded in death by Carroll Lincoln, William Lincoln Jr., Gene Mitchell, George Mitchell, Nathanial Lincoln, and Patricia Jackson, her nieces Teresa Jackson and Regina Jackson and beloved cousin Francis Gray (Shug).