Born in Chattanooga, TN on August 8th 1924, she was the daughter of the late Judson Cannon “JC” and Verna June Carroll.
Graduating from Central High School in 1942, Evelyn loved school and was active on the soccer team as well as a member of the Bible Club, Girl Reserves, Red Cross, We Moderns, and Stylette clubs. Her brother, Glenn Maurice Carroll, recalls Evelyn having the personality of their father and possessing his reserved and pensive manner.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 59 years, Robert “Bob” William Lanham. They married December 30th, 1944 and together provided a loving and nurturing home for their two children.
Family and church were important to Evelyn and Bob. She taught Sunday school for 13 year old girls in the 50’s. Later, she assisted Bob as Bible teacher to young adults in the 60’s. Evelyn had a beautiful alto voice and sang in the choir at East Lake Baptist for many years.
Enjoying a career of 30 years at Sears Roebuck, Evelyn worked as assistant to the manager. After retirement she became a volunteer director of the 1st Baptist Church Library. She was always interested in art and in later years began painting as a hobby.
She is predeceased by an older sister Dorothy “Dot” Carroll Tidman. She is survived by her younger brother Glenn Maurice (Virginia) Carroll; her daughter Carole (Robert) Offer; her son Gary (Pixie) Lanham; and her grandchildren, Jim Rutland, Sara Lanham, and Mary Lanham.
Her independent spirit throughout challenging situations inspired all who knew her and most recently her caregivers. The family is very grateful to the staff at the Alexian Brothers Valley Residence for their professional care and support.
Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Monday, August 24th at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-5 PM Sunday, August 23 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
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