Burial Date: October 26, 2019 Visitation Service Interment |
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Mrs. Evelyn Joy daughter of the late James Turner and Edna Cross was born April 1, 1934 in Hickory Valley, TN. She departed this life on Oct. 14, 2019. She has one daughter who (proceeds her in death (Helen Collins). She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Antioch Baptist Church in Whiteville, Tn., were she served as faithful choir member until her health failed. Evelyn attend Oak Dune School in Whiteville, Tn. She was employed at Western Mental Health for 5 years. She volunteered at Whiteville Elementary School where she assisted with kids in the grandmother program Evelyn was also a mother to many foster children in her home. As they would all hold a special place in her heart. When her health declined she later moved into Pine Meadow Healthcare in Bolivar, Tn. She quickly got adjusted to her new home as she was loved by many-she quickly came friends with her roommate. Sarah Robertson as the were known as the sharp dressed ladies of Pine Meadows.” Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory three wonderful children two sons: Curtis (Penny) Joy of Whiteville, TN, Clarence Robertson of Millington, TN; one daughter: Patricia (Tommy) Mason of Grand Junction, TN; one brother Cody (Dorothy)Herron of Indiana, four grandchildren, eleven great grands, twenty great great great and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. |