Evelyn DeGrange Ricard, daughter of the late George L. DeGrange, Sr. and Norma M. Warnick, passed away June 4, 2020 at the age of 97. She was born Jan. 19, 1923 in New Orleans, LA. Evelyn grew up on Orleans Ave. in the parish of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, where she also attended school as a young girl. Beloved wife of the late Emmett J. Ricard. She is survived by her son, Allen J. Ricard (Keriema); grandsons, Joshua Ricard (Lindsey) and Adam Ricard (Amanda); great granddaughters, Lydia and Avery Ricard; stepsons, Rodney, Glenn and Gary Ricard; a sister, Linda D. Saulny (Stanley) and sisters in law Joyce D. DeGrange, Myrtis D. Peychaud, Antoinette D. DeGrange, Emma R. Bell and Elsa R. Peltzer. Evelyn was preceded in death by her siblings, Angela D. Richardson, Barbara D. Young, George L. DeGrange, Jr. (Mathilda), Elmore J. DeGrange and Melvin J. DeGrange, Sr; brothers in law, Herbert J. Richardson, Sr. and Edwin W. Young, Jr. Evelyn was an active member of Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church before relocating to Virginia due to Hurricane Katrina. She returned to New Orleans in December 2014 to become a resident of Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family, where she entered eternal rest peacefully. Also left to cherish her memory is a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. A Funeral service is planned for later this year.