Nancy Evelyn Bellamy

She was born on August 1, 1922 in Scott County, VA and was the daughter of the late Clarence Abram Lane and Lovely Belle Jennings Lane. Evelyn was preceded in death by her only brother, James Fred Lane, who was born on her 5th birthday.

Living a life of faith, Evelyn was a member of the Gate City United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for 60 years and was a member of the Thelma Nickels Circle. Evelyn had a true servant’s heart. She believed in giving her time to others by volunteering with the Easter Seals Society and served as a Red Cross Gray Lady Volunteer for over 32 years. After moving to Chattanooga, TN in 2008, she attended and participated in Circle 2 at Brainerd United Methodist Church.

Evelyn became a Dental Assistant in 1958 and held various offices in the American Dental Assistant Association of Virginia. She was an excellent cook, gardener and seamstress. A three-time Cancer survivor, Evelyn always maintained a positive attitude and could truly see the best in every person and situation.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Glenna Bellamy Carter (Richard) Corn of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, Andrea Carter (Jeremy) Wilson of Knoxville, TN, Derek Jason Carter of Chicago, IL, Christopher Ryan (Kristin) Carter of Boca Raton, FL, Richard Douglas (Mollie) Corn of Chattanooga, TN and Lesi Corn (Brian) Kern of Murfreesboro, TN; great-grandchildren, Christian Mitchell Carter, Kendall Lane Carter, Mabree Aurora Wilson, Colton Todd Wilson, Samuel Martin Corn, Sarah Katherine Corn, Joshua Harrison Kern and Jason Matthew Kern; sister-in-law, Barbara Miller Lane; several loving nieces and nephews.

A small service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, VA.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Choir Fund at Gate City United Methodist Church, 255 Walnut Street, Gate City, VA 24251.

Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your memories of Evelyn.

This courtesy obituary is by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.