The Shadow
Evelyn Furry Rucker
Evelyn Furry Rucker, age 64, of 705 Beverly St., Covington passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, March 23rd, 2026.
She was born September 24th, 1961 in Greenbrier County, WV. She left this world and is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie R. and Donnalee W. Furry of Greenbrier Co. WV. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother; Katherine Richmond, Lewisburg, WV, Brenda Phillips, Covington and Johnnie Furry, of Greenbrier Co. WV.
Evelyn spent her life as a homemaker, giving loving support to those around her day after day.
She loved working outside with her flowers and gardening and definitely had a green thumb as it showed. She was an avid animal lover, nursing several back to health. She was like a second mother.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 44 years, Kenneth C. Rucker, Covington. One son, Jeremy Rucker, Covington, one daughter, Amanda Campbell, Covington. Two grandchildren, Cody Elmore, Covington and Ethan Elmore, Covington.
Five surviving sisters: Bertha (Ricky) Pritt, of Covington; Norma Lomasey, Hot Springs, VA; Darlis Carver, Lewisburg, WV; Dyanna Furry, White Sulphur Springs, WV; Shelby Pyle, Renick,WV.
Five nephews, two nieces, five great nephews and six great nieces.
In lieu of flowers, in her memory, donations can be made to Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426.
Anyone wishing to pay respects can visit the family at 705 Beverly Street, Covington, VA 24426.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Evelyn’s memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
