Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins.

She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated
in 1969 from Larwill High School. On March 31, 1970 in Pierceton, she married Basel Hale who survives. She was formerly employed at Brian’s in North Manchester, Senior Specialty Products in North Manchester, Whitley Products in Pierceton, Magnavox in Columbia City, Ultra Electronics – USSI in Columbia City and  ITT in Fort Wayne.

She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, Pierceton.

Hale is survived by her husband: Basel Hale, Pierceton; two sons: Basel Junior (Michelle) Hale, Ozark City, Mo.; Forest James Hale, Pierceton; eight grandchildren: Kegan; Kameron; Aiden; Andrew; Kayla; Ashley; Samantha; and Sarah Hale; three sisters: Eleanor Francis, Columbia City; Ella Bradley, Topeka; Geraldine (Paul) Conley, Sidney; and brother: Larry (Deb) Mullins, Nappanee.

She preceded by her parents, son: Roger Lee Hale; and brother: Roscoe Mullins.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Freewill United Baptist Church, located at 7035 S. SR 13, Pierceton. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the church with Pastor Alvin “Hoss” Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Memorial bequest may be given to Evalee Hale Funeral Fund, care of Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. To send condolences to the family in Mrs. Hale’s memory, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.