BOURBON – Evelyn V. Hall, 96, Bourbon, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Dec. 9, 2016, in Katherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been a resident the past several months. She was born Nov. 1, 1920, to Rollie and Lydia Eaglebarger Bessinger. On Dec. 24, 1942, she joined in marriage to Lester A. Hall, who passed away Dec. 10, 1996. She had been a resident of Bourbon most of her life. She was a graduate of Bourbon High School. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading and baking. She was the happiest when surrounded by her family. She had a generous spirt and ministered to others by providing home cooked meals, leading Bible studies in her home. She was a Sunday school teacher and church youth leader. Working gave her much pleasure. She was a member of the Bourbon First United Methodist Church, of which she loved. She will be greatly missed by her three daughters; Jerilyn E. (Mrs. Richard) Anders, Bourbon; Karen S. (Mrs. Bill) Dillie, Adrian, Mich.; and Barbara A. (Mrs. Steve) Roberts, Bourbon; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents ; her husband of 54 years; her son, Larry L. Hall; sisters: Lavon Nifong, Fawn Heisler and Genevieve Heckaman; brothers Roy and Wayne Bessinger. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St. Bourbon. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Bourbon, Indiana. ***** The family requests memorial contributions to the Bourbon First United Methodist Church in her memory.
