Evelin Hagler Ware, 85, of Cleveland, passed away on May 25, 2017.

She was born in Crandall, Ga., but resided in Cleveland most of her life. She was the widow of Earl Pledger Ware of Cleveland.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ware; her father J.D. Hagler; and mother, Mary Elizabeth Mason Hagler.

She is survived by her son, Donnie Ware (Victoria); son, Dewayne Ware; daughter, Peggy Roderick (Michael); daughter, Sandra Farris (Mark); eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Companion Funeral Home.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017, at the funeral home with the Rev. Waymond Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Beaty Cemetery with grandsons and cousins serving as pallbearers.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Evelin or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.

Source:  Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) – Saturday, May 27, 2017