Evelyn Quinn

Mrs. Evelyn Hughes Quinn, age 92, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

A lifelong resident of McCaysville, Evelyn was born September 29, 1929, to the late Homer Joseph and Laura Leona Hughes.

Evelyn was married to Lon Quinn Jr., of Copperhill. He preceded her in death August 16, 2006.

Survivors include her son, Lon Schronce and Debbie Quinn; daughter, Sheila and Andrew Shepard; son, Van and Cindy Quinn; granddaughter, Ginger and Gabriel Montgomery; grandson, Joseph and Debbie Quinn; granddaughter, Nikki and Jonathon Sloan; grandson, Adam and Sarah Quinn; granddaughter, Caroline Quinn and Forrest Leary; granddaughter, Laura Shepard; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Katherine Hughes; brother, Glen, and Lois Hughes; sister-in-law, Juanita Hughes; brother, Jack and Velma Hughes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church in McCaysville. Her favorite pastimes included visiting with friends and family, canning, cooking, and the harvest. In addition to raising her three children, Evelyn fulfilled her ambitions of starting a business, Quinn’s Greenhouse, in 1973. The business successfully continues today in its third generation of family ownership.

Services for Evelyn were held Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Williamstown United Methodist Church in McCaysville. The family received condolences at the church following the services. The family received friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Evelyn’s honor to Williamstown United Methodist Church.

Cochran Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Hughes Quinn.

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