Mary Fisher

Mary “Eva” Fisher passed away on 6/13/2023 at Abernathy Laurels, Newton, NC, after a period of declining health from dementia. Eva had resided at Abernathy Laurels since Nov. 2019 and previously lived in Morristown, TN most of her life.

Born April 28, 1940, in Whitesburg, TN, she was the youngest daughter of the late Jesse Earl Horner and Eva Pearl Horner. In addition to her parents, Eva was preceded in death by her former husband, Edward Fisher, her son Mark Fisher, her brother James Horner, and son-in-law David Sorrell.

Eva was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother. She treasured her many friends, neighbors, and coworkers over the years. She was always hospitable and generously offered a helping hand and care to her family and friends in time of need. She loved growing flowers, decorating her home, and had a keen eye for fashion. In addition to raising her children, she worked outside the home in various office capacities, retiring from the Hamblen Co. Trustee office as Deputy Trustee in 2000. She met others with genuine kindness and a contagious smile until her final days. Eva was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown, and she was previously a member of Bethel Baptist Church for many years.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Angela Fisher Hamilton and Dr. David Hamilton of Hickory; sister Beulah Sue Pratt (Darrell) of Tellico Village, TN; grandchildren Jesse Mark Sorrell of Chapel Hill, NC; Nolan Douglas Sorrell (Jenna) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Elyse Hamilton Childres (Henry) of Charlotte, NC; and Christina Hamilton Kendall (Erik) and great- grandchildren, Elle and William Kendall of Belmont, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her loving “other daughter”, Terri Klein, of Knoxville, TN and special friend, William Griffis of Newton, NC.

A local memorial service will be held at Abernathy Laurels in Spirit Place on Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30 PM. Rev. Susan Roddy will be officiating.

A graveside service will be held at Hamblen Memorial Gardens in Morristown on June 30th at 3:00 PM with Rev. Richard Long officiating. Preceding the service, the family will receive friends at Allen Funeral Home on 200 Jaybird Road in Morristown from 12:30-2:30.

The family requests memorial contributions to the Pat Summit Foundation or to the Dementia Society of America . The family also wishes to thank all the caring staff at Abernathy Laurels and Carolina Caring hospice care.

Jenkins Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton, NC is honored to be serving the family.