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Jenna Cruz Evans Obituary

Ms. Jenna Isabelle Cruz Evans, 30, of LaGrange, passed away September 29, 2016 at Atlanta Medical Center.

Jenna was born in LaGrange on August 4, 1986, the loving daughter, mother and sister, of Johnny B. Cruz, and Tammy J. Miller Cruz. Jenna's love was refurbishing and painting, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, which was the love of her life, Layten Caroline Evans; her parents Johnny, and Tammy Cruz; sister, Amber (husband John) Spears; brother, Jacob Cruz; nieces, Zoie Pemberton, Lola Pemberton, Eden Spears and Madison Cruz; nephew, Kane Pemberton; grandfather, Rev. Wayne Miller and several uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.

Jenna was preceded in death by grandmothers, Diane Miller and Caroline Cruz; grandfather, Juan B. Cruz, Sr. and great-grandparents Virginia and Wayne Hyatt.

The family will be receiving family and friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2016 at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Amy Messer officiating.

Please join the family in honoring the life of Ms. Jenna Isabelle Cruz Evans by visiting www.hunterallenmyhand.com and posting your tributes and memories.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by LaGrange Daily News from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2016.

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Melanie Potts

October 3, 2016

Jenna, Jenna, Jenna....I love you and I am sorry there was nothing I could say or do.

October 3, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie Green

October 3, 2016

My condolences to the family and friends of Jenna. May the Lord give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Jessica Camp- Smith

October 1, 2016

You're so heavy on my mind, as well as your family! I love you girl, and look forward to the day we meet again In heaven and I can see your pretty face again! I pray that through you many gain salvation! Kalib and I will be there for Layten! I'm sorry I wasn't there for you!!! I love you

Julie Rayburn

October 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family. I'm saddened to hear of your loss.

Joyce williams

September 30, 2016

My condolences to the Cruz Evans Family. May the fun memories of Jenna give you many hours of joy and may the God of all comfort give you inner peace.

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