Martha Rudolph EvansNOVEMBER 22, 1921 - OCTOBER 9, 2016"Do not go gentle into that good night, rage, rage against the dying of the light."-Dylan ThomasMrs. Martha Rudolph Evans died peacefully in her sleep in her home surrounded by family on Sunday October 9, 2016 in Cedar Park, Texas at the age of 94.Martha is survived by her three children, Francie Evans Stafford (John*) of Mullett Lake, Michigan; Richard D. Evans II (Diane) of Frisco, Texas; Mary Evans Geib (Kurt) of Cedar Park, Texas; Brother, James Douglas Rudolph (Thelma) of New Albany, Indiana; Sister-in-law, Beverly Evans (James) of Wolcott Indiana; 7 grandchildren, John William "Bill" Stafford (Elena); Amber Stafford Vanes (Kevin); Lisa Evans Weaver (Richard); Scott Richard Evans (Victoria); Richard Chadwick "Chad" Geib; Bryce Addison Geib; Merideth Elise Geib; and 4 great-grandchildren, Truly Moorea Vanes, Haven Ladd Vanes, Evan Mayer Weaver, and Sava Sierra Stafford. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard D. Evans.Martha was born on November 22, 1921 in Palmyra Indiana to James and Maggie Rudolph. She graduated from Central Normal College in 1943 with a degree in Business Education. She married Richard Don Evans, her college sweetheart in 1946. After moving to Attica Indiana, Martha began working for Attica Consolidated High School as a business education and Latin teacher. Martha and Richard welcomed three children into their home and Martha taught them the love of learning, good manners, appropriate dress, and the value of being hospitable to all guests, in a Christ centered home. Her children and grandchildren remember her as being "mom" to all strays; a mother who encouraged them to pursue their dreams and to be true to themselves and to those around them.Faith was at the center of Martha's life. As her life's mission led her from Indiana to Ohio to Texas, she made establishing her church family a top priority. Being a strong Christian woman inspired Martha to constantly find ways to help others. Whether she was serving in the Wolcott Lions Club, leading a Girl Scout troop, sewing with friends at Threads of Love, or volunteering with her peers at Johnson Bible College, Martha continued to positively impact her community.A Memorial service was held on October 16, 2016 at Community Christian Church in Round Rock, Texas, officiants were Ed Skidmore and P.J. Condit.A second Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Wolcott Christian Church in Wolcott, Indiana. Tom Bennett with be officiating and a reception will follow at the church community room. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Martha's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Richard D. Evans Foundations at Lincoln Christian University ( https://lincolnchristian.edu/giving/give/) - Select the Richard D. Evans Memorial Scholarship, and/or Johnson University ( https://youbelong.johnsonu.edu/TN/general-donation-form-tennessee) - designation: Scholarship Fund; Richard D. Evans, supporting growth of new ministers.