Evelyn Jeanette Cagle, a devoted member of the Church of God, passed away at 92 after a life of ministry and service.

Evelyn Jeanette Baker Cagle, born on August 4, 1933, passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 92 years and seven months. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert Cagle, and her parents, Mildred Bradford Baker and William Daniel Baker, of Empire, Alabama. Jeanette and Robert were raised in Empire, Alabama, and married at Empire Church of God in 1952. They relocated to Cleveland, Tennessee, where they lived in Ellis Hall, the married housing at Lee College. Robert completed his degree and became a minister in the Church of God. Their daughter, Carolyn, was born and learned to walk in Ellis Hall.

Following their time at Lee College, Jeanette dedicated her life to supporting her husband’s ministry. Together, they pastored several churches in Tennessee, including Blue Springs Church of God in Cleveland, Cottonport Road Church of God in Decatur, and Birchwood Church of God in Birchwood. The couple later moved to Woodbury, Tennessee, where they pastored Short Mountain Church of God. During this time, they welcomed two more daughters, Myra Lynn and Patricia Gayle.

In 1970, the family returned to Cleveland, Tennessee, where they were appointed to Kinser Church of God, the third Church of God established in Bradley County. Jeanette played a vital role in her husband’s ministry, pastoring alongside him at Kinser, Ladd Springs, and Pine Hill Church of God. The Cagle family was well-loved in Cleveland, and Jeanette had a deep affection for the Church of God. She cherished camp meetings and the Church of God General Assembly. In addition to her ministry, she was an avid gardener, an exceptional seamstress, and a devoted mother. After her daughters grew older, she joined the workforce and retired in 1998 from Hardwick Clothes.

Following her retirement, Jeanette and Robert remained faithful members of North Cleveland Church of God. She was known for her exceptional cooking and homemaking skills. Jeanette was also a member of the Common Threads Quilt Club, where her quilts received numerous awards for authenticity, creative design, and perfection. Her quilts were displayed throughout East Tennessee, including the local museum in Cleveland, and were highly admired by many.

Jeanette is survived by one granddaughter, Olivia Zavodny of Honolulu, Hawaii, and one grandson, Andrew Cagle of Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Airmen Patricia Cagle, USAF of Cleveland, Tennessee, and her beloved grandson, LCPL John Cagle, USMC.

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