Evelyn Lana Cummings

Evelyn Lana Cummings obituary, Byrdstown, TN

Evelyn Lana Cummings

Evelyn Cummings Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Chapel - Byrdstown on Apr. 28, 2024.

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Evelyn Lana (King) Cummings, age 89 of Byrdstown, TN passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Overton County Care and Rehab.
She was born November 13, 1934 in Byrdstown, TN to Hershel King and Effie Duell (Storie) King. She was a member of Moodyville Baptist Church and a retired hairdresser.
Evelyn was survived by (1) daughter: Janet Huddleston and husband: Cecil; (2) sons: Willie Hile Cummings, Robin Cummings and wife: Lisa; (7) grandchildren: Lana Huddleston Reeder, Amanda Huddleston Reagan, Caleb Cummings, Kimber Cummings, Elisha Cummings, Danielle Cummings Whiteaker, Megan Cummings Reeder; (8) great-grandchildren: Cole and Cain Reeder, Case Huddleston, Everly Reagan, Reid Sells, Gage Whiteaker, Carlie Reeder, Willa Sue Cummings, Ella Kay Soma. She is also survived by special friend: Larry Cardinas; caregiver: Thelma Cope. Also survived by other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Hershel King and Duell Storie King Reagan; step-father: Herman Reagan; husband: Printus Hile Cummings; grandchild: Robert Allen Storie; (3) sisters: Bernice King Moon and husband: Tommy; Helen King and Phyllis King.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joel Chappel, Jr. and Bro. Joel Chappel, Sr. officiating. The burial was in Smyrna Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Lonnie, Cole, Cain and Jeramie Reeder, Case Huddleston, Reid Sells, Caleb and Elisha Cummings, Bryce Whiteaker.
Memorial contributions in memory of Evelyn, can be made to Smyrna Cemetery and can be left at Brown Funeral Chapel.
The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 AM until the service at 2:00 PM.

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