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Evelyn Jeanette <I>Anderson</I> Corvin

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Evelyn Jeanette Anderson Corvin

Birth
Virginia, USA
Death
17 Feb 2008 (aged 94)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to GOD, which giveth us the victory through out LORD JESUS CHRIST." 1 Cor. 15:55-57

Evelyn Jeanette "Granny" Anderson Corvin, age 94, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 11:45 pm, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA after a period of declining health.

She was born April 15, 1913 in Damascus, VA, she was the daughter of Katherine and Lon Anderson.

She was a member of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Bristol, TN and had lived the past 25 years at Leisure Park Towers, Bristol, VA. Her last year was spent at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, VA. She loved to read her bible, sew, crochet and was an avid musician.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Joe Corvin, a renowned preacher and local barber; and her four brothers. She was the last surviving member of her family in her generation.

Survivors include:

Children and their spouses: Joe "Eddie" Corvin and wife Meredith of Bristol, TN
Jack W. Corvin and wife Betty of Ferrum, VA
Yvonne Martin and husband Fred of Bristol, TN
Judith Ketchersid and husband Bob Athens, TN
Seven Grandchildren: Cathy Arnold, Mike Corvin, Jack Corvin, Jr. and wife Cindy, Vicki Dowell and husband David, Joseph Martin and wife Dawn, Jon Ketchersid and wife Michele and Rob Ketchersid
11 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Special Nephew: Albert Anderson, Jr. and wife Peggy of Bayou La Batre, AL

She also leaves behind many friends from her ‘big family' at Leisure Park Towers where she had lived for 25 years.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with her beloved Pastor Noah Stout officiating.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:30-1:45PM for the family to receive friends and to view a video tribute in celebration of Mrs. Corvin's life.

The burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery where Mrs. Corvin will be laid to rest beside "Bro Joe" her husband of 43 years, before his death in 1971.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of doctors and nurses at Johnston Memorial Hospital; special friend, Brenda Clark; the caring friends of Grace Healthcare and to Dr. Bernard Grunstra who gently and graciously aided Mrs. Corvin during her years of medical needs. All will be fondly remembered for their kindness.

The family will be at the home of Fred and Yvonne Martin at 124 Cresent Dr. Bristol, TN.

WEAVER FUNERAL HOME
"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to GOD, which giveth us the victory through out LORD JESUS CHRIST." 1 Cor. 15:55-57

Evelyn Jeanette "Granny" Anderson Corvin, age 94, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 11:45 pm, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA after a period of declining health.

She was born April 15, 1913 in Damascus, VA, she was the daughter of Katherine and Lon Anderson.

She was a member of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Bristol, TN and had lived the past 25 years at Leisure Park Towers, Bristol, VA. Her last year was spent at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, VA. She loved to read her bible, sew, crochet and was an avid musician.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Joe Corvin, a renowned preacher and local barber; and her four brothers. She was the last surviving member of her family in her generation.

Survivors include:

Children and their spouses: Joe "Eddie" Corvin and wife Meredith of Bristol, TN
Jack W. Corvin and wife Betty of Ferrum, VA
Yvonne Martin and husband Fred of Bristol, TN
Judith Ketchersid and husband Bob Athens, TN
Seven Grandchildren: Cathy Arnold, Mike Corvin, Jack Corvin, Jr. and wife Cindy, Vicki Dowell and husband David, Joseph Martin and wife Dawn, Jon Ketchersid and wife Michele and Rob Ketchersid
11 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Special Nephew: Albert Anderson, Jr. and wife Peggy of Bayou La Batre, AL

She also leaves behind many friends from her ‘big family' at Leisure Park Towers where she had lived for 25 years.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with her beloved Pastor Noah Stout officiating.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:30-1:45PM for the family to receive friends and to view a video tribute in celebration of Mrs. Corvin's life.

The burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery where Mrs. Corvin will be laid to rest beside "Bro Joe" her husband of 43 years, before his death in 1971.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of doctors and nurses at Johnston Memorial Hospital; special friend, Brenda Clark; the caring friends of Grace Healthcare and to Dr. Bernard Grunstra who gently and graciously aided Mrs. Corvin during her years of medical needs. All will be fondly remembered for their kindness.

The family will be at the home of Fred and Yvonne Martin at 124 Cresent Dr. Bristol, TN.

WEAVER FUNERAL HOME


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117352414/evelyn_jeanette-corvin: accessed ), memorial page for Evelyn Jeanette Anderson Corvin (15 Apr 1913–17 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 117352414, citing Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by KLS (contributor 47564246).