Lucy Martina Porter Evans, 91, born July 26, 1934, in New Albany, Indiana, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Lebanon, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Stella Porter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Jeroyd Frank "Jerry" Evans, and her siblings, John H. Porter, Leo C. Porter, Betty Claire Porter, Mary Louise Porter, Mary Elizabeth Porter McDonald, Charles Porter, Mary Angela Porter Simpson, Willie Mae Porter Mattingly, and Alice Dorothy Porter Bell.

Lucy attended St. Monica School and graduated from Rosenwald High School in Lebanon. During many years of traveling globally with her husband for his military and professional careers, she continued her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

In addition to nursing, she was passionate about service and giving back. From being her son's Cub Scout leader to volunteering at hospitals in the communities where she lived, she always found time to participate in numerous church committees.

Lucy was a member of Damascus Court No. 27 and the Order of the Eastern Star, where she held multiple leadership roles. She was a member of the Lebanon Chapter of the NAACP and served on the Board of the Marion County Youth Center.

Among her accomplishments, Lucy was awarded the Commission of Kentucky Colonel by the former Governor of Kentucky. She received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Navy for her unselfish, faithful, and devoted volunteer service. Lucy is an Honorary Board Member of the Saint Monica Alumni Committee.

Lucy always had a warm smile for everyone and loved to dance.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Frank Evans and daughter-in-law, Janet Miller Evans of Danville, California; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Martina Evans of New York, New York and Erin Belita Evans of Brooklyn, New York; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home (246 South Proctor Knott Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033) with a prayer service that will be held at 6:00 P.M., officiated by Deacon Joe Dant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 27, 2026 at St. Augustine Catholic Church (235 South Spalding Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033), officiated by Father Daniel Whelan and Rev. Randy Hubbard. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery. A bereavement meal will take place at St. Augustine Parish Hall immediately after interment.

Flowers can be sent to Bosley Funeral Home and expressions of sympathy may take the form of contribution to the Saint Monica School Scholarship Fund. Funds will be earmarked to support a graduating senior from Marion County High School. Donations may be made through Pay Pal.

Donations made through Pay Pal May be sent to:

jleoporter@gmail.com

Phone: 205-482-3555

Please indicate St. Monica School Scholarship Fund in the memo section.