Mrs. Evelyn Lyon Douglas

Mrs. Evelyn Lyon Douglas, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home.

Born April 27, 1934 in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arvel and Jessie Mae Wardell Lyon.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was retired from the Toccoa Clinic with many years of service.

Family members include her husband, Troy Douglas; daughters, Revonda Douglas and Pat Newton of Lavonia and Cheri Douglas of Toccoa; nephew, Mitchell Lyons; grandchildren, Chase Arrowood and Lindsey Williams, Brian and Melissa Harris, and Josh and Jennifer Harris; great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh Harris, Bruce Harris, Trey Harris, and Alexis Lowder; great-great-grandson, Easton Arrowood.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 5pm – 8pm Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at eleven o’clock, Monday, October 4, 2021 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Scott Alexander and the Rev. Lester Cowan officiating.

Burial will follow at Roselane Cemetery.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers; Chase Arrowood, Brian Harris, Bruce Harris, Josh Harris, Pat Newton, and Gene Crawford.

Due to community health concerns, we encourage those attending the service to wear a mask and to continue to practice social distancing.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Evelyn Lyons Douglas.