Mrs. Eva Violet Roach

Mrs. Eva Violet (Vi) Pilcher Roach age 74, of Americus, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Emory University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. Stephen Fripp will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Howell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Friday October 20, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Eva Violet Pilcher Roach was born March 1, 1949 in Americus. She was the daughter of the late Pugh Howell Pilcher and the late Eva Carrie Parks Pilcher. Mrs. Roach was a Nurse and Homemaker, but most importantly, a devoted wife, the most loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed playing tennis and was a master gardener. Ms. Vi, as she was known by many, was an avid sports fan and enthusiastic spectator…she was always vocal in offering her expertise to referees, umpires, and any other sports officials. She loved cheering for her boys at their high school...