JanaLee Evans, 53, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in her hometown. Born on April 20, 1972, in Provo, Utah, JanaLee was the beloved daughter of Tommy Joe and Janice Evans.

JanaLee spent her childhood in Spanish Fork, where she developed a love for community and the outdoors. She later lived in Sterling and Julesburg, Colorado, places that became important chapters in her life and where she built lasting friendships. No matter where she lived, JanaLee was known for her ability to make others feel welcome and valued.

She graduated from Landmark High School in Spanish Fork, Utah, and pursued a career in traffic control. JanaLee took great pride in her work, dedicating herself to ensuring safety and order in environments that demanded focus and responsibility. Her colleagues admired her reliability, her strong work ethic, and her willingness to go the extra mile.

Beyond her career, JanaLee was a woman of resilience and humor. She had a gift for finding light in difficult times and for lifting the spirits of those around her. Friends and family alike remember her as someone who faced challenges with courage and who never lost her ability to laugh and share joy.

Family was central to JanaLee’s life. She is survived by her loving mother, Janice Evans; her son, Tommy Lee Ortiz of Sterling, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Stevie Ortiz; her sister, Tracy Evans; and her brothers, Brian Evans and Greg Evans. JanaLee’s warmth and devotion will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Joe Evans, and her nephew, Braxton Hatch.

JanaLee’s legacy lives on in the love she shared with her family and friends, in the communities she touched, and in the countless memories of laughter, kindness, and perseverance. Her presence will be deeply missed but forever cherished.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services or visitations.