Ms. Evelyn Lurlene Sisk, age 80, of Canon, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born March 21, 1933, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson Davis Sisk and Sarelda Elizabeth "Rhellie" (O'Donald) Sisk. She retired from Sears & Roebuck after 40 years of service as a ticket clerk with the catalog department. Ms. Sisk was a founding member of Five Area Fire Department. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her brother: Everett Sisk, thirteen nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Mary Lee Voyles, Essie Mae Blackwell, Lorene Earwood, Ollie Belle "Bobbie" Nicklaus, and Louise Bagwell; and brothers: Fred Sisk and J. D. Sisk, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Corey Pulliam officiating. Burial will follow in Double Branches Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.