Nona I Evans

Nona Inez McMillan Evans, 88, most recently of San Saba, Texas, passed over to be with the Lord on February 10, 2019. Nona was born February 18, 1930 in London, Texas to Jack and Odell Solomon McMillan. She graduated as Salutatorian of her London High School Class in 1947. During those years, she played piano for many a revival and church service in Brownwood, Mason and London. Nona was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fredericksburg. Nona worked on the ranch plowing fields and milking cows, became the switchboard operator for the phone company in London, a waitress and a bookkeeper before earning her cosmetologist license from San Angelo Beauty School and opened her first beauty shop, Nona's Hair Fashions, in London in 1963. After that, she owned beauty shops in Junction, Houston, and Kerrville, Texas. After she retired, she and her husband, Robert Evans, sold their home and became full-time RV'ers, traveling the U.S. full-time for seven years. During this time, she organized Sunday Bible Study groups and gave away Bibles at the various campsites they visited. When Nona discovered she had peripheral neuropathy in 1997, the disease was relatively unheard of. She formed incorporated non-profit Neuropathy Support Groups in the Highland Lakes, Kerrville and Fredericksburg arranging for various doctors and other health experts to speak and educate all. Nona was the author of two books, For Whom the Bell Rings (History of the London School), and a Directory of the Teachers of the London School. Nona was one of the founders of the London School Reunion held every two years. She was also the family genealogist and spent many years interviewing and recording the older generations about their lives. Nona is survived by her daughter, Linda Sanders Bolinger of Richland Springs, Texas; two grandsons, Jamie and wife, Melanie Bolinger of Austin, Texas and Will Bolinger of Ashland, Oregon; brother-in-law, Herbert Cavness of Brady; four great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, a son, Jackie Dale Sanders, a sister, Leona McMillan Cavness, and a brother J. C. McMillan. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the London Baptist Church in London. In lieu of flowers, Nona requested donations be made to the London Baptist Church 17320 N Hwy 377, London, Texas 76854 or the Hill Country Community Needs Council PO Box 73 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. The family would like to thank Solaris Hospice, San Saba Nursing and Rehab (Shady Shores), Knopp Nursing and Rehab and Knopp Assisted Living in Fredericksburg and her caregiver, Kim Jones. The love and care given to her will never be forgotten. Please view Ms. Evans online memorial at www.heritagefuneraltx.com

Nona I Evans

February 18, 1930 - February 10, 2019