Mrs. Vera McEwen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vera McEwen Mrs. Vera Marion Hendrix McEwen, 89, passed away on October 9, 2019 at Tanner Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. McEwen was born September 26, 1930 in Graham, Alabama, to the late Lonny and Mollie Hendrix. She was the youngest of eight children and was predeceased by all her siblings. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brad McEwen, in 2013. She was a devoted housewife and loving mother and grandmother. She worked for many years at Sewell’s in Bowdon before leaving to care for her disabled brother, Ray Hendrix. She loved the mountains and Gospel music, but she was happiest when she was spending time with her family and friends and cooking for them. Visitors were always welcome in her home. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Floyd McEwen of Carrollton, Georgia, and sons Steve McEwen (Vickie) of Bowdon, Georgia, and Don McEwen of Mt. Zion, Georgia. She also leaves behind daughter-in-law Sherrie McEwen of Pearl River, Louisiana; grandchildren Casey Pollard (Wes) of Auburn, Alabama; Kelly McEwen of Bowdon, Georgia; Tommy McEwen (Amy), Monica Vanderwood (Chris), and Nicole McEwen (all of Pearl River, Louisiana); Paul McEwen (Buffy) of Carrollton, Georgia; and Kristi Arnett (Tony) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; 20 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. McEwen was a Christian and a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church. In accordance with her wishes, her remains were cremated and inurnment will take place in the Antioch Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 19, 2019, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Jamie Beam will officiate, Wes Pollard will give the eulogy, and music will be provided by Vickie McEwen and Laney Pollard.

Mrs. Vera McEwen

September 26, 1930 - October 9, 2019

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