Evelyn Pauline Wells

Evelyn Pauline Wells, 88, of Franklin IN passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Otterbein Senior Living surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 17, 1937, in Chula Missouri to Orville Jacobs and Evelyn Elizabeth (Donovan) Jacobs. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe Missouri at the age of 17 and shortly after graduation, she moved to Indiana where she met the love of her life, Forrest Wayne Wells. They married October 14, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN. Soon after the birth of their first child, they moved to Franklin where they raised their three children.

Franklin, Indiana was their home until their work on this earth was complete. She was a long time member of Franklin Memorial Christian Church now Victory Christian Church. She served in many roles in the church such Sunday School Teacher and Song Leader. She loved the Lord immensely.

Pauline was mainly a homemaker in the early years of raising her family. Later she worked for K&L Grain as their bookkeeper and if you ask any farmer, they will tell you she kept them in line when at the granary. Pauline loved to sew. She was a member of sewing clubs in both Indiana and Florida. She enjoyed quilting and dazzling up her clothes with her embroidery sewing machine and serger.

She taught several bible study classes in Franklin and in Florida. She was a member of Delta Theta Tau, Lambda Eta Chapter where she served as President for many years. She also held sorority offices on the National level. She enjoyed conducting meetings and teaching. Even when Alzheimer's was taking over; she would prepare meetings and conduct them, thanking those who attended.

Her famous quote "Life is a Journey" and yes, it was for Pauline as she enjoyed life and those around her.

Survivors include her three children, Patrick W. Wells (Jeanene) of Murfreesboro TN, Michael E. Wells (Sally) of Franklin IN, and Sandra K. Higginbotham (Jim) of Franklin IN, six grandchildren Danielle Lewis and Joshua Wells (Sara) both of Tennessee, Jeremy Wells (Cathy) of Franklin, IN, Casey Dilley (Nate) of Franklin IN, Carie Chill (Bob) of Franklin IN, and Jamie Higginbotham (Sylvia) of Franklin IN, fifteen great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Rex Wells (Leah) of Franklin IN and sister-in-law Lois Sheese of Indianapolis, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Forrest Wells on December 23, 2020, her brother Orville Deane Jacobs, sister-in-law Rita Jacobs, brother-in-law Robert Wells and brother-in-law Lewis Sheese.

Visitation where friends may call will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 2PM until 6:30 PM with Pastor Rick Davis conducting a service on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be life-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/evelynpaulinewells. A graveside service will follow on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. at Fiscus Cemetery near Coal City in Owen County, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Christian Church, 1720 North Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information