Genevieve Evans

BUCYRUS - Genevieve Evelyn Evans, 92, of Bucyrus, went to be with the Lord at her home on January 27, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 25, 1931, in Pennsylvania to the late George T. and Verna K. (Trefsger) Sampsell and was a 1949 graduate of Watsontown High School.

She enjoyed working as the office manager at Evans Cable Vision in Mt. Gilead before starting with Mt. Gilead Schools where she was the secretary at the High School and went on to retire as secretary to the Superintendent. In 2002 she moved to Bucyrus to be closer to family.

Genevieve was active at Mt. Gilead's Trinity United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School Supt., helped to prepare many church meals, and assisted wherever else needed. She was also proud of her involvement in her discipleship group, which led to many friendships that remained strong. Since living in Bucyrus, she enjoyed worshipping at Good Hope Lutheran Church.

Genevieve is survived by three daughters, Valorie Ebersole of Orlando, FL, Faith (Robert) Achtermann of Bucyrus, and Sandra (Patrick) Porter of Olathe, KS; six grandchildren, Marie (Joshua) Shoemaker, Elainna Ebersole, Erica Ebersole, Joseph (Erin) Achtermann, Jordan (Khrista) Achtermann, and Nicole (Steve) Mulder; thirteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Sampsell.

In addition to her parents, she was greeted in Heaven by her son, James A. Evans; great grandson, Terry Ebersole and two brothers, James Sampsell, who died during infancy and Allen Sampsell.

All services will take place on Wednesday, January 31 at Good Hope Lutheran Church. Her family will receive friends from 10 to 10:50 am in the church auditorium followed by her funeral beginning at 11:00 am with Pastor Tanyce Addison officiating and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Contributions can be made payable to either Good Hope Lutheran Church or the Bucyrus Backpack Program. These gifts will be accepted through Wise Funeral Service or at the church on the day of services. Online memories are encouraged to be shared on her guestbook at www.wisefuneral.com.