Tommie O'Rourke Somers, 83, of Kenvir was pronounced dead on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her residence. Born October 22, 1941 in Harlan County, she had lived here most of her life. She was a graduate of the Evarts High School and had served in the U.S. Army. Tommie worked as a postmistress for the United States Postal Service at the Kenvir Post Office for many years. Tommie enjoyed reading. flower gardening and the company of her dogs.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Somers; her son, Robert Gerald Somers; her parents, Velma Hightower O'Rourke and James Thomas O'Rourke; and a sister, Pat Wallace.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Turner, Evarts; a brother, Johnny O'Rourke, Tampa, FL; four sisters, Vicki Lindsay and husband, Carl, Evarts; Casey Pugh and husband, Festus, Harrogate, TN; Bernice O'Rourke, Fort Mills, SC; and Inis Canady, New Albany, IN; two grandchildren, Nick Somers, Punta Gorda, FL; and Chance O'Rourke, Lexington, KY; a great-grandchild, Regan Somers; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

No services will be held for Tommie.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tommie O'Rourke Somers.