Eve Carol Gerome Cash

Beloved wife of Jerry, Eve Carol Gerome Cash, married 29 years, passed from this earth on January 21, 2023.

Eve was born as an Army brat to parents George and Peggy Gerome on April 6, 1956 in El Paso, Texas.

Eve and Jerry are not really date oriented, they mostly looked to the future. She didn't talk or dwell too much on the past but a vivid memory of how she became a veterinarian comes to mind. While Eve was working at a pet store her manager told her she was too dumb to be a vet. She delighted in proving that person wrong. She jumped in with both feet and graduated in 1985 from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She made Fannin County her home when the opportunity came up to work with Doc Witcher. She later purchased the thriving vet clinic from him and this sealed her love for the people of Fannin County and their furry four legged friends. Eve worked hard and grew her business with a deeply devoted care for the animals she served.

Eve and Jerry share a once in a lifetime love and he feels compelled to share how they met.

Jerry moved to Fannin County sometime around 1990 with his two Labrador Retrievers and used Eve as his Vet. Being new to the area and not big on going to church he wasn't meeting people much less dating. One day he had the idea to place an ad in the local newspaper. His ad read something like this - " Single 30+ white male wants to meet single 30+ white female."  He took this to the paper and stirred the girls in the office up. They were huddled together reading the ad and kept looking at him while whispering back and forth. About that time the editor walked in and asked what was going on. They handed the ad to him saying Jerry wanted to print it. He read the ad, looked at Jerry and told them to take his $4.00 dollars and publish it. He received three responses to the ad. One was name and phone number, one was from a girl that described herself as a pillow, the third one was from Eve. She sent a polaroid picture of herself dressed in full a surgical gown with full face mask, cap, and surgical gloves. Along with a resume stating the speed she could flip through tv channels, and reassuring Jerry that she had not ever murdered anyone. After reading the resume several times and laughing Jerry realized that he recognized those eyes. Eve had eyes that could look through a man's soul. They were full of beauty and wonder. Jerry called her and the rest is history. She fondly remembered his Labs, and after 6 months of dating they were married. A lifetime with Eve wouldn't be long enough. She will be fondly remembered for her strong work ethic, humble beginnings, devotion to animals, love for the great outdoors, and service to the people of Fannin County. Jerry and Eve had no children so the children of Fannin County became her children. She also had a farm full of animals that her and Jerry loved to take care of.

Eve is survived by the love of her life husband, Jerry, brothers Steve and Richard, sister Mary, niece Jessica and great niece Zia.

Eve was never big on receiving flowers. She would rather see them growing than in a vase. Eve was a big-time believer in charities and some of her favorites are Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers, St Jude Children's Hospital, and she also would donate to the smaller Zoo's like the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas. Please consider donating in her name instead of sending or bringing flowers.

Please join the family in honoring Eve's life on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at Wise Funeral Home wearing casual dress attire.

Eve,

I miss you more than you will ever know. Thank you for showing me the meaning of life and sharing your heart with me.

Love,

Your husband Jerry Cash