Evelyn Thornton Mann's Obituary
Evelyn Thornton Mann, 91, passed away May 22, 2017. She was born August 25, 1925 in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late George and Van Lee Tucker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Betty; grandson, Robert; sisters, Louise, Ruby, Mamie and Georgia; and brother, Isaac.
Evelyn moved here to Tampa from Bainbridge back in 1950. She enjoyed taking walks, shopping and spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles Thornton of Tampa; grandson, Leon Dixon of Tampa; sisters, Lillian Brown of Atlanta and Alberta Washington of Springfield, Massachusetts; great grandchildren, Lazerra, Valencia, Darrel, Javen, Javon, Antonia, Leon Jr., Tatiana and Daniya.
There will be a visitation Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301 Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will begin at 11:00 followed by interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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