She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 22, 1937, to Marion and Stella (Dickey) Briles.
A funeral service to celebrate Evadene's life was held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 with Rev. Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial followed at Knox Cemetery.
On May 28, 1955, Evadene married Delbert Eugene Turner, who preceded her in death on March 4, 2022. She was also preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Maurice Briles, Phil Briles, and Richard Briles; and sister, Betty Fosnough.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheryl Shorten of Marion; sons, Jerry (Tracy) Turner of Marion and Dennis (Karen) Turner of Marion; grandsons, Brian (Sarah) Shorten, Eric (Brooke) Shorten, Craig Turner, Andrew (Kira) Turner, Austin Turner, and Tyler (Wesley) Sloan; granddaughters, Amanda Turner, Stacy (Tom) Lovell, Jessica Sloan, Ashley Beckham, and Kelli (Leonard) Wynk; great-grandchildren, Mason, Mylam, Grace, Scott, Hallie, Jackson, Wayd, Kandis, Ryder, Tegan, Clayton, Korbin, and Ellie; great-great-grandchildren, Joliegh, RJ, and Wayd, Jr.; sister, Janet (David) McCord; sister-in-law, Beverly Briles; and several nieces and nephews.

