Loretta Strode Evans

Loretta Strode Evans, age 85, a McMinnville, TN resident and Putnam County, TN native was born January 6, 1936 and died January 25, 2021 at Boulevard Terrace in Murfreesboro following a sudden illness. She was a retired buyer/seller with Dezurik, a retired bank teller, a member of Arlington Church of Christ, and the daughter of the late Howard Clifton and Mary Eza Shockley Strode. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James Edward Evans; son, Howard “Butch” Evans; brothers, Fred Strode, Jack Strode, Howard Strode, Clinton Strode, Benton Strode, and Ralph Strode. Mrs. Evans is survived by son, Gary Evans; grandchildren, Gary Evans, Jr., Sherwin Evans, Quinton Childress Evans, and Anthony Childress; great-grandchildren, Gary Evans, III, Jaylon Evans, Jamerson Evans, Grayson Evans, Zolae Evans, and Zyra Evans; sisters, Jeanette Strode and Christine Strode. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family would also like to to send a special "Thank You" to Arlington Church of Christ. A graveside service and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Gardens of Memory with Bro. Burriss Lyons officiating. No visitation will be held at High’s. Please wear mask and practice social distancing at cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.