Evelyn Louise Cherry

Evelyn Louise Cherry of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Evelyn was born on April 26, 1933 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, Iowa, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad and school speech team. Evelyn retired after 25 years from the University of Tennessee where she was a Certified Professional Secretary for the Accounting and Business Law Department. Evelyn was an avid golfer and a UT sports fan but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Evelina Lundquist; her husbands, Robert Cherry and Frank Herring; brothers, Ralph (Edith), Donald (Ginny), Richard (Macie), Harold (Maxine), and Jim (Gladys); and sister, Dewayne. She is survived by sons, Todd (Mary Jo) Cherry and Tim (Bunnie) Cherry and daughter, Susan (Dave Codling) Cherry; grandsons, Jonathan Owens, Chase Cherry, and Andrew Cherry; and granddaughter, Anna Cherry.

A private graveside service will be held in Davenport, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, Evelyn requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or Charter Senior Living, 550 Deer View Way, Jefferson City, TN 37760.

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