Terrisita “Terri” Gilchrist Eversley

Terrisita “Terri” Gilchrist Eversley, 73, was born to the late Janie Walker on November 29, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia.

She graduated from Howard High School Class of 1970, where she was a majorette in the renowned Marching 100 Band. She was employed with the city of Atlanta as a claims manager. She attended the International Gospel Outreach Church (I GO Church) in Smyrna, Ga.

Terri, as she was fondly called, was a loving and compassionate person. She spoke kind words to all who knew her and even to those she had just recently met. She made everyone feel loved and wanted.

Those who preceded her in death are her mother, Janie Walker, her sister, Delores Nicholson Williams, and her brother-in-law, Marvin Nicholson.

Those to cherish her many precious memories include her husband of 37 years, Kevin Eversley of Powder Springs, Ga.; her son, Terrance Stewart; her three daughters, Kenyetta Ogletree, Quiana and Shetela Jones; sisters, Deborah Walker, Sherri Gilchrist, and Dutchess Walker; brothers, Orest and Michael Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

A special thanks to those who assisted in Terri’s care: Laine Nicholson, her niece; Donna Boyer, a dear friend; and Chloe Wingfield, her caregiver.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent in Terri’s name to St. Jude Hospital or the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Public viewing will begin at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, 423 622-9995.