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Evelyn F. Tankersley, 73, Vero Beach

Written by: September 10 2010
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Evelyn F. Tankersley, 73, of Vero Beach, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at Indian River Medical Center.

She was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Ohio and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1959 coming from Ohio. Mrs. Tankersley was a retired cook.

She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Vero Beach.

Survivors include her son, Terry Tankersley, of Vero Beach; brother, Donald Monjar, of Tennessee; and two grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother, Jim Monjar.

At the request of the family services will be private.

Donations may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene for the “Beyond Ministries,” 1280 27th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.

Condolences may be made at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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