Evelyn Luretta Terrell

Evelyn Luretta Terrell, 79, of Vienna, WV passed on the afternoon of Monday June 16th, 2025 at Ruby Memorial after an open-heart surgery. Evelyn was born in Parkersburg, WV on August 30th, 1945, to her father, William W. Cosner, and mother, Myrle V. Cosner. She attended Neale Elementary, Jackson Jr. High, and Parkersburg High School. Evelyn and William S. Terrell were married in March of 1968 and had two sons Randy W. Terrell and Shane P. Terrell.

Evelyn is survived by her sons Shane Terrell and his wife Dr. Andrea Ballengee of Morgantown, and Randy Terrell and his wife Julie of Vienna, as well as two beloved grandchildren Emily Terrell of Vienna and Dr. Skyler Terrell of Morgantown, sister Beverly Gunter and her husband Langdon Gunter of Myrtle Beach, brother Mark Cosner and his wife Brenda of Williamstown, brother David Cosner and wife Becky of Marietta, lifelong friend and neighbor Frances Manzo, and her aunt JoAnn Cain of Vienna. In addition to her late parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by her loving husband William S. Terrell who passed in 2020 after a hard-fought battle with lung disease.

Evelyn will be remembered for her unparalleled love and devotion to her community, family and friends. She was a prominent member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, red hatter society, and Vienna Women’s Club, holding various leadership positions in all these organizations during her 40 + year tenure. She also attended and was heavily involved with the Independent Baptist Church in Vienna. Evelyn was the most gentle, kind, and loving soul to walk this Earth. Often referred to as a saint, she spread joy with every small step she took. Eve enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her grandchildren, and going on adventures with her sister Beverly. The Lord has received a true angel in Evelyn. She will be dearly missed by all that had the privilege of being in her presence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna with Pastor Mike Elder officiating. Entombment will follow at the Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Vienna Senior Center or Parkersburg Humane Society.

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Terrell family.