Mrs. Evelyn D. Qualls
February 14, 1945 - May 14, 2015
East Stone Gap, VA Evelyn D. Qualls, 70, passed away on Thursday (May 14, 2015) at her home. She was born in Arno, Va., the daughter of the late James A. and Aldora (Owens) Willis and lived in East Stone Gap for most of her life. She worked in the dietary department of Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap, Va. and for Allstate Insurance Co. in Big Stone Gap. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church in the Crackers Neck community of Big Stone Gap. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by a brother, James A. Willis, Jr.; and sisters, Loretta Huff, Lois Hurley, Dorothy Sturgill, Helen Willis and Alice Lane. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Billy Qualls; her daughter, Cindy Mosier and husband Randy of Big Stone Gap; her son, Richard Qualls and wife Kristie of Duffield, Va.; three grandchildren, Hollie (Jacob) Meade, Lauren (Andy) Fowler and Zack Qualls; one brother, Harold Willis of Duffield, Va.; three sisters, Alverna Carrier of Hiltons, Va., Charlotte Farr of Augusta, Ga., and Eva Ball of St. Paul, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (May 15, 2015) at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap, Va. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery in East Stone Gap with Pastor Bill Hughes officiating. The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 a.m. on Saturday. Pallbearers will be: Andy Johnson, Cliff Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Zack Qualls, Kevin Myrick and Randy Mosier. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Big Springs Baptist Church, c/o Jeanette Quillin, P. O. Box 367, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-0367. To view the obituary online and offer condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is serving the Qualls family.
East Stone Gap, VA Evelyn D. Qualls, 70, passed away on Thursday (May 14, 2015) at her home. She was born in Arno, Va., the daughter of the late James A. and Aldora (Owens) Willis and lived in East Stone Gap for most of her life. She worked... View Obituary & Service Information