Evalyn Naoma (Meador) Hulfachor

A private graveside service.

Bone Gap Cemetery

Bone Gap, IL

Evalyn Naoma (Meador) Hulfachor, 88, of Bone Gap, IL, passed away peacefully from this earthly life, into her eternal life with Jesus, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the home of her daughter and grandson in Princeton, IN. Evalyn was born on July 21, 1934, to Wesley Virgil and Ruby Icel (Sutherland) Meador in Fairfield, IL.

Evalyn was the third of their four children. She grew up in a loving Christian family with her parents and three siblings, Eugene, (Wesley) Reba, and Ralph. Evalyn's parents loved the Lord and attended church regularly. (Her dad was a preacher at one time.) They taught their children about the importance of God, family, honesty, respect, responsibility, and being kind and caring to others. Evalyn was a natural at that. She loved and cared deeply. She displayed all of these qualities throughout her whole life. Evalyn was selfless. She always put others and their needs before her own. At age 12, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She lived her whole life being a powerful witness for Jesus. As a young adult, Evalyn continued attending church and serving God. One of her jobs that she really enjoyed was working as a receptionist for Dr. Nation in Fairfield, IL. She was helpful, friendly, kind, and caring to everyone. Evalyn's cousin introduced her to Eugene P.(Hap/Gene) Hulfachor from Bone Gap, IL. He had joined the U.S. Navy, so he was going to be leaving soon, but they spent some time together before he left. She thought he was a great guy. He wrote her letters while he was in the service, and she enjoyed being in contact with him. Shortly after he returned home from the Navy, they started dating and fell in love. They were married at the Bone Gap Methodist parsonage in Bone Gap, IL on October 22, 1955 with their best friends, Ernie and Kathy, standing up with them. Evalyn and Hap loved each other very much and had a happy marriage with many wonderful adventures, whether it was by themselves, their family, or friends. They had a daughter, Janet, son, Jason, and grandson, Aappacchhess. They were a close family who laughed and cried together.

Evalyn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She continued being active in church and serving God. She knew the Bible very well. Evalyn was very active in the community and school. She was the secretary at the Bone Gap Grade School for many years. She continued touching many lives of the students, their parents, and the faculty. She was a good listener and treated everyone fairly.

For many years, she faithfully attended the Bone Gap Methodist Church, which later became known as the Bone Gap United Methodist Church.  She repeatedly taught Sunday School classes, was in charge of church programs, lead Bible studies, song leader, helped cooked and served meals, taught VBS, and helped wherever she was needed. After that church closed, she attended the Free Methodist Church for a little while until Gospel Chapel was started. She and Hap were very active in Gospel Chapel, and they enjoyed serving God together wherever they were needed.

They remained on the go living life to the fullest until Hap's death on October 9, 2010. Sometime after, Evalyn started attending the Bone Gap Christian Church. She enjoyed worshipping there. When Covid came, she would listen to the sermons from her home. Once Covid was over, she attended when she could. She remained faithful to God, and mostly listened to sermons from her home.

Evalyn's faith in God, her love for her family, friends, and others were truly genuine and unwavering. Her entire life was a reflection of that. Evalyn will always be remembered as a shining light for Jesus and everyone. She loved both deeply and unconditionally, and that love was evident. She made a positive impact on everyone that she came in contact with. She was cheerful, and full of joy, the joy of the Lord. She was an encourager to all. Evalyn was a faithful prayer warrior, who stood firmly grounded on God's Word and His promises. She loved God, her family, friends, and everyone.

Left to cherish her precious memory are daughter, Janet L. Hulfachor, son, Jason P. Hulfachor, grandson, Aappacchhess A. Aanniyyaahh, oldest brother, Wesley E. (Arlene) Meador, sister, Reba Clemmons, youngest brother, Ralph G. (Joan) Meador, along with her cousins and their families, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In respect to Evalyn's wishes, there will be a private graveside service.

Her family would like to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers. They are very much appreciated.

In addition, her family wants to thank the staff from Wabash General Hospital, Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Residential Hospice, and Gentiva Hospice for the wonderful care that was given.

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL