Evelyn Corn

Evelyn Frances Boyce Corn, 98, passed away Tues., Jan. 11, 2011, at Rose Crest Healthcare. She was born in Manchester, TN, to the late Alfred and Frances Boyce and was predeceased by husband Pearson Corn, daughter Mary Evelyn Corn Greenway, and sister Judy Boyce. She is survived by son Boyce (Kay) Corn, Knoxville, TN; grandson Brian (May) and great-granddaughter Aubrey Corn, CT; niece Judy Bello (Harold Pigford), Belmont, NC; great-nieces Melissa Woods, Charlotte, NC, and Kim (Gene) Inscoe, Clover, SC; and foster daughter Alice Revis, Duncan, SC. Mrs. Corn was a member of Lyman United Methodist Church, serving in the Children’s Department, as a member of the Ugly Quilt group, and on various church committees. She began 50 years of service as a volunteer/employee to the Piedmont Area Girl Scout Council as a Brownie Leader at Lyman United Methodist Church. As troop leader she traveled with scouts to Canada, Mexico, to many states for camping trips, hiked the Appalachian Trail and made trips to Mt. LeConte and the Smoky Mountains. She served on the Board of Directors, Camp Committee and as Summer Program Director; Trainer in Leadership, Outdoor, and Camping Programs; as Field Advisor of the Piedmont Council; and was instrumental in establishing and improving scouting facilities in Spartanburg and surrounding counties. For ten years she served the NC Catawba Valley Area Girl Scout Council as Resident Camp Director at Camp Ginger Cascades (Lenoir, NC). Funeral services are scheduled for Fri., Jan 14, at 3:00 pm at Lyman United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Brian Gilmer. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:45 pm prior to the service. Her Ladies Bible Study Class, United Methodist Women’s Circle 5, and the Senior Group will serve as honorary escorts. Burial will be in Knoxville, TN, on Mon., Jan. 17. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Lyman United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 190, Lyman, SC 29365-0190. Special thanks are extended to Rose Crest employees, especially the Orchard View wing and therapy staffs, for their loving, compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Evelyn Corn

May 18, 1912 - January 11, 2011