Evelyn C. Hobbs was the widow of the late Rev. Herbert Hobbs.
Evelyn C. Hobbs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born on September 21,1934, to Charles and Katherine Clemens, Evelyn grew up with a love for nature, learning, and kindness that she shared with everyone around her.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her devoted husband of 65 years, Herbert G. Hobbs. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and deep friendships.
Evelyn attended Madison College and Greensboro College, later earning her degree in elementary education from Radford College. She dedicated her life to teaching, shaping the lives of young children, as a first and second-grade teacher, at Ferrum Elementary School, and later as a reading teacher at Baylake United Methodist Church, in Virginia Beach. She found her true calling in teaching English as a second language and spent years volunteering in Blacksburg, helping children who were just beginning to find their voices in a new language.
Those who knew Evelyn remember her as a woman who was kind to all, welcoming everyone with a smile and an understanding ear. Evelyn had a special way of making people feel seen and heard, and her friendship was a gift to many. She is remembered not only for her intellect and talents, but for her unwavering compassion.
Evelyn is survived by her loving family, her sister, Joan Whitney (David); her brother, Charles Clemens Jr. (Joyce); and her sister, Donna Jean Seabolt; her daughter, Karen Hobbs Lee (Wes); and her son, Steve Hobbs (Dana); her grandchildren, Andrea Brevard (Kenny), Jansen Lee, and Zachary Lee (Rachael); and her cherished great-grandchildren, Charlie Brevard and Benji Brevard.
A special thank you is extended to Carole Denny and Jann McCambridge, whose companionship brought Evelyn joy and comfort in her final months, and to Mary Lou from Good Shepherd Hospice, whose compassionate care was greatly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Calvary United Methodist Church, Stuarts Draft, or Heifer International.
Evelyn’s life was a testament to the beauty that blooms when we open our hearts to the world around us. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of kindness and love will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
A memorial service is planned for November 2, 2024, 2 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2179 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Stuarts Draft, VA.
(Source: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsvirginian/name/evelyn-hobbs-obituary?id=56530513)