Eva Marketta Dockery

by DFH Inc. on 01/04/24 Eva Marketta Dockery, age 66. Sunrise July 21, 1957- Sunset January 1, 2024. Eva Marketta was born in Newport to the union of the late Burn Harris and Gladys Louise Carr Dockery. She attended Tanner School, Newport Grammar and was a graduate of Cocke County High School, Class of 1975. She briefly attended Morristown College. Her career of working with children and adults as a caregiver spanned many years. She accepted Christ and was a member of Newport First Church of God where she served on the Trustee Board and loved to sing for her church. Eva Marketta enjoyed traveling, cooking and singing. She enjoyed supporting her grandchildren in their activities. She also enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Eva Marketta is preceded in death by her parents Burn and Gladys Carr Dockery, brother Burn Dockery Jr. and sister, Tewanna Dockery. She is survived by her son, Casey T. Dockery (Laura); grandson Dorian Dockery (Rocki Balance) and granddaughter Sydney Dockery, special bonus grandchildren Jessi (Chad) Morris, Katy (Thomas) Harris and Logan Blazer. Also, her bonus great-grandchildren Emma and Ryan Morris, Xavier, Brandon and Katalina Harris. She is survived by her brothers Aaron U. Dockery, Ricky A. Dockery and Paul H. Dockery (Stacey) and sisters Rementna L. Dockery and Shedenna A. Dockery. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, special life-long friends Addie Thomas, Barbara Allen and Daira Finchum.
A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Newport First Church of God, 331 Woodson Road, Newport. The family will receive friends between 1 and 2 pm with the Service to follow. Pastor Tonya Shelton officiating. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Eva, please visit our Tree Store.