Evelyn Geneva Padfield

Evelyn Geneva Padfield, 91, of Kokomo, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born April 29, 1934, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Prentice Aaron and Julia Olene (Bartley) Gerald. On May 27, 1950, she married Everett “Odie” Padfield, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2014.

Evelyn worked as a greeter for Meijer for many years and previously worked at Hallmark, and Delco Electronics. She was a great communicator, homemaker, and caretaker. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and cooking. She was a member of Courtland Avenue Church of Christ.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Jill Enstrom, Steven Padfield, David (Sharon) Padfield, and Jon (Laura) Padfield; grandchildren, Mark (Carrie) Enstrom, Matthew (Barb) Enstrom, Daniel Padfield, Sean Padfield, Alan Padfield, Elizabeth (John) Connolly, Sophie Padfield, Victoria Ricks, and Vanessa (Kyle) Wilson; great-grandchildren, Victoria Enstrom, Logan Enstrom, David Enstrom, Sarah Enstrom, Willow Wilson, Violet Young (on the way), Colt Padfield and Victoria Young; and nephew, Mike (Leann) Padfield.

Along with her husband, Everett, Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Alan Enstrom; daughter-in-law, Shari Padfield; grandson, Jason; siblings, Geraldine Wisler, and Vivian Davis; niece, Debra Cook; and nephew Mike Wisler.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd. Kokomo, with John Penrod officiating. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 am until the time of service on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be made to www.shirleyandstout.com.

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