Mattie "Evie" Pynes' Obituary
Mattie “Evie” Pynes
Lakeland – Mattie “Evie” Pynes, 90, passed away Apr. 29, 2014 from complications of a stroke.
Evie was born in Bethel Springs, Tennessee on Nov. 30, 1923. She was a member of the former Carpenter’s Home Church, and the current, Ignited Church in Lakeland. Evie enjoyed sightseeing and traveling with her family. She enjoyed her final years residing at Valencia Hills Health & Rehab.
Evie was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years on April 17, 2014, Jim Pynes. She is survived by her sons, William “Laughton” (Helen) Stephens and Charlie Stephens; step sons, Gary (Lisa) Pynes and Larry (Mickey) Pynes; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Fri. May 2nd from 1-2 p.m. at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd., Lakeland. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
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