Evelyn Poovey

Evelyn Stallings Poovey, 83, of Vale, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 29, 1936 in Vale, she was the eldest daughter of the late Vance Luther Stallings and Mary Rudisill Stallings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tommy E. Poovey of Vale; her brother, Gary Stalling and sister, Frankie Irene Stallings both of Vale.

Evelyn was a member of the inaugural class of Fred T. Foard High School, she attended Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, she was an notary public, and was a Human Resources Officer at Sears in Hickory, NC for 39 years. An active member of Corinth Baptist Church in Vale, Evelyn participated in many committees including the WMU and Vacation Bible School.

Survivors include her daughter, Selena Speagle and husband, Jimmy, of Vale; granddaughter, Kendal Steele, of Cedar Point; her son, Tommy Fitz Poovey and wife, Lynn, of Vale; sister, Francis Myers, of Ocean Isle; sister, Wanda Leonhardt and husband Bill, of Vale; brother, Dwight Stallings and wife, Barbara, of Vale; sister, Lillian Richardson of Vale; sister, Diane Kerley and husband, Barry, of Vale; along with many nieces & nephews and her beloved dog Abby.

The receiving and graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Corinth Baptist Church in Vale. Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 7929 W NC 10 Hwy, Vale, NC 28168.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Poovey family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

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