Evelyn Lucile Schweizer Shoemaker, 95, of Henderson, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home.

She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on November 13, 1925, to the late Edward Henry Schweizer and Bertha Irene Lapp Schweizer.

Evelyn was a devoted wife and the mother of twelve children.  She was involved in many of her children's activities throughout her lifetime as well as a founding member of Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.  She was involved in many ministries at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where she was a member for 60 plus years.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, John Raymond Shoemaker; one daughter, Teresa Edelen; one grandson, Dominic Bergamini; two sisters, Norma Schweizer Scott and Rosemary Schweizer Datzman; and her brother, Gilbert Schweizer.

Survivors include eleven children, Donna Dunn (Tom), JoAnn Jacobs (Jack), Danny Shoemaker (Doreen), David Shoemaker (Diane), Eddie Shoemaker (Betty), Annette Bergamini (Joe), Pat Shoemaker (Renee), Mary Evelyn Thomas (Larry), Rita Shade (Jack), Kelley Inge (Ron), and Jimmy Shoemaker (Denisa); 32 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Roberta Schweizer; and nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Larry McBride will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .