Evelyn Cantrell

Evelyn Cantrell, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday night, April 15, 2020, at Asbury Place Assisted Living after a brief illness.  Born in Newland, NC, she was a graduate of UNCG in Greensboro, NC.  Evelyn had worked for Tennessee Eastman for 6 years before retiring to become a fulltime homemaker. She joined Meals on Wheels of Kingsport in 1980 and served as President and head cook, at times, until retiring in 2020. Evelyn was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Cantrell; parents, Frank and Virginia Hicks; and 3 brothers, Frank, Buster and Charles Hicks.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Harris Cantrell of the home; daughter, Leslie Wolfgang and husband, Tom of Germantown, TN; daughter-in-law, Juanita Hurst and husband, Shawn; sister, Deloris Wilson and husband, Jacky of Rolesville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

A family inurnment service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium with Dr. William Shelton officiating.  A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be conducted at a later date once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels of Kingsport, Inc., P.O. Box 3346, Kingsport, TN 37664.