Evelyn Christine Gaines Obituary
The passing of Evelyn Christine Gaines (Fredericksburg, Virginia), born in Washington, District of Columbia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 28, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Eula Mae Copeland and Woodrow Wilson Copeland; her husband Leo S. Gaines of Washington, D. C.; her son Tony C. Gaines; her brothers, Kenneth Copeland, Dennis Copeland and Woody Copeland; her niece Yolanda Smith; her nephew Lorne Copeland; her daughters, Terry Simmons, Cheryl Gaines, Glenda Gaines and Earlene Garvey; her sister Janet Marie Smith; her sons, Maurice and Dante Smith; and her niece Shanea Copeland. She was also cherished by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the A. L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home (200 Butternut Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Quantico National Cemetery (18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank in memory of Evelyn Christine Gaines. Click here (https://fredfood.org) to make a donation to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank in honor of Evelyn Christine Gaines.
