Evelina Hogue, 62, of Wasola, passed away on November 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Evelina (Evy) was born on March 10, 1955 in Lawrence, Kansas to Royce and Evelyn Eslinger.

Evy attended Elementary School at the one-room schoolhouse in Romance, and was one of the last classes to attend before it closed its doors. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1972. Evy received her cosmetology license from West Plains and opened her own little shop in Wasola called The Little Hair House. She worked at Emerson Climate Technologies in Ava, Missouri for 19 years before her health rendered her unable to work.

Evy was a runner. She has raced in numerous 5k's and 10k's, and has ran the Bass Pro Half-Marathon several times. She received many medals, and they are proudly displayed in her home. Growing up, she enjoyed horse riding and that continued into her adult years. She owned horses most of her life and passed that love to her children. She enjoyed going to rodeos and going on trail rides, always ready to go when asked. The Fourth of July became one of her favorite holidays because it meant that she could combine two things she loved-family and camping. Usually deemed quiet and shy by those around her, she was full of laughs and her sense of humor was appreciated by those that knew her. Her giant heart gained her more friends than she could possibly count.

God and family were of the utmost importance in Evy's life. They were her passion and filled her life with joy. She was a devoted Christian and made God the centerpiece of her life. Her faith in God carried her through the difficult times in her life, and she was always ready to pray for someone whether they thought they needed it or not. Her family was also the center of her life. She raised three children and fostered several children, two of which she adopted, all as a single mother.  She had a very large extended family, and Thanksgiving was her favorite time of year because it meant that everyone was able to come together.

Evy is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her brother, Calvin Eslinger and her sister Louise Eslinger. She is survived by her children: Charley Hogue of Almartha, Christal and Willie Curtis of Rockbridge, Wayne Hogue of Wasola, Thomas Hogue of Wasola, and Bonnie Hogue of Springfield; her grandchildren: Chase, Makenna, Brianna, Bowan and Riley; her parents, Royce and Evelyn Eslinger of Wasola; her siblings: Linda and Tony Wasilcoff of Canada, Ona and Raymond Boyd of Tennessee, and Glenda Eslinger of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Graveside Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Jackson Cemetery near Romance, MO.

This is only temporary. God be with you 'till we meet again.