Obituary of Evelyn Taylor Heck

Mrs. Evelyn Taylor Heck, 89, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at her residence.

Evelyn was a native of Kingsport. She was the daughter of the late Rev. George K. and Lillie Blanche Sneed Taylor.

She was a graduate of Sullivan West High school. She was a member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church and a former member of Temple Baptist Church. Evelyn traveled on several mission trips. She had over thirty years of service at Tennessee Eastman Company.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-seven years; Jessie Heck, Jr. 

Survivors include one brother, E. Wayne Taylor and his wife Phyllis of Kingsport; one niece, Kimberly Taylor Wright and her husband Michael of Kingsport.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Jessie Gillenwater for her care for Mrs. Heck.

The family of Mrs. Evelyn Taylor Heck will receive friends from 12 to 1 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in the Carter Trent Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1 PM with Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating. Music will be provided by Michael Wright. The graveside committal service will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.