Evelyn Lee Cox Long, 47, of Verda departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.  Born June 5, 1977 in Pineville, she had lived here most of her life.  Evelyn was a homemaker who enjoyed playing the piano and singing.  She also enjoyed being a caregiver and believed in the Holiness faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Long; her parents, Henrietta Sargent Cox and Noah Cox; her aunt and uncle that raised her as their own, Lettie and Leroy Sargent; a brother, Gilbert Cox; and a grandchild, Oaklynn Hagle.

Survivors include her two daughters, Victoria "Tori" Perkins of Verda; Haley Perkins Elliott and husband, Jerry, Evarts; four sisters, Ruby Middleton and husband, Mitchell, Verda; Gladys Middleton and husband, Ricky, Verda; Valerie Sargent of Kenvir; Veronica Sargent of Verda; and five brothers, John Cox and wife, Christy, Pineville; Bill Cox and wife , Ashley, Barbourville;  Gus Cox and wife, Lisa, Covington; Gus Sargent and wife, Amanda, Evarts; and David Sargent and wife, Khristina, Ages.  Also surviving are four grandchildren, Baby Noah Elliott, Emma Elliott, Oliver Elliott and Avery Hagle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends, including special friends, Frances Ramsey, Josh and Martha Coots.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the First Pentecostal Church of Wallins from 1 until 3 PM.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm at the church with the Reverend Josh Coots and the Reverend Donnie Harrison officiating.

Her burial will be in the Sargent Cemetery at Ages with Gus Sargent, David Sargent, Jimmy Middleton, Jimmy "Hobert" Walters, Jerry Elliott, Shane Sargent, other family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Cox Long.