Mary Evelyn Perian Cardin

Mary Evelyn Perian Cardin, age 83, a resident of Englewood, TN, passed away on January 29, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Her younger years were spent in the Rural Vale Community on Monroe County having moved to McMinn County in 1953. She worked as a seamstress in several local factories and as a cook in Scottie’s Restaurant and Wood’s truck stop. She was a single mother who worked hard to raise her 2 children and care for her grandson Phil. She enjoyed the NFL football, true detective show and listening to Hank Williams Jr.
She was the daughter of the late Martha McDonald and Harvey Perian. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved only grandchild Philip Michael Lowary, brothers Clyde Perian, Robert Allman and Ranse Allman, son-in-law Clarence Upton, step father Homer Allman and several step brothers and sisters.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters Nell Cardin and Sherri Cardin, Phil’s adopted dad Dino Cates, Florida cousins Orba, Anne and Nancy Cardin along with numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.
There were no formal services held. Her cremains were laid to rest in the McMinn Memory Gardens next to her mother and grandson.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brandon Watters, Dr. Charles B. Cox and Dr. Rakeshkumar J. Patel for their expertise and care during her illness and declining years. Also, thanks to Tennova Turkey Creek of Knoxville and Companion Funeral Home of Athens.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Mary and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.