Lenora H. Evers

With her loving family by her side, Lenora H. Evers, 81, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at Morningside House of Leesburg, due to complications from Stage IV lung cancer that she fought courageously for almost 5 years.

Lenora leaves behind her family to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 58 years Ronald of Leesburg, VA; daughters, Pamela E. Runholt (Mark) of Leesburg, VA and Rhonda E. Lochiatto (Marshall) of Deltona, FL; grandchildren Collin Runholt (Ellena), Cora Runholt, Jayden Lochiatto, Noah Lochiatto; her brother, Harry Hood (Sue); a host of nieces and nephews and other extended family, to include many dear family friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, James W. Hood.

Lenora was born on March 2, 1943, in Washington D.C. to Irvin G. Hood and Lorena Jones Hood. She grew up in McLean, Virginia, attending Franklin Sherman Elementary School and McLean High School. In her youth she learned to play the piano and continued to play for many years. She was a majority member of Bethel 9, International Order of Job’s Daugthers and continued to be involved over the years, including with both of her daughters through their participation. As an adult leader, she was Director of Music and is a Past Bethel Guardian of Bethel 9 in McLean.

Upon her high school graduation in 1961, Lenora went to work for the Central Intelligence Agency, where she worked until Pamela was born, then devoting her time and attention to raising her children. She returned to the CIA after Rhonda began school, working until her retirement in 1996, achieving 24 years of service. Lenora married Ronald A. Evers on October 9, 1965, at Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean. They remained long-time residents of McLean, until moving to Leesburg, VA in 2003.

Lenora was a 60-year + member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated into Sharon Chapter No. 63 in McLean in May 20, 1963. She held the station of Organist numerous times, held each Star Point station and various other stations over the years, serving as Sharon Chapter’s Worthy Matron from March 1981-March 1982. She served as the chapter Secretary for 15 years, until Sharon Chapter merged with Unity Chapter No. 201 in Falls Church, VA in 2014. Lenora had the honor of serving the Grand Chapter of Virginia with a Grand Representative Appointment to Kansas and also had the honor of serving as Grand Marshal for the Flanagan-Garrette Grand Family in 2014-2015. The Eastern Star was a huge part of Lenora’s life, she loved the Order and cherished the fellowship and many friendships she made over the years. One highlight of her Eastern Star life was reaching 60 years of membership and proudly receiving her 60-year membership pin at the Grand Chapter of Virginia session in May 2023 from long-time friend and Worthy Grand Matron, Laura (Jordan) Babbitt.

Lenora was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother with her grandchildren being the light of her life. From taking them on Disney trips and cruises, to fishing, gardening, and crafting with them to attending almost every sporting event she could, to include tuning in to watch long-distance baseball games virtually, to attending many theatre productions, she was always their biggest fan. She was immensely proud of each of them and loved them more than life.

Lenora also loved to spend time sewing, quilting, crafting, and was an avid cross-stitcher. She had a special eye and talent for cross-stitch, creating a vast number of beautiful cross-stitch pieces over the years. She was also an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading anything by her favorite author, David Baldacci. Lenora was a die-hard Washington Redskins fan and loved watching football and cheering on her home-town team, while singing Hail to the Redskins. She also enjoyed watching the Washington Nationals baseball games.

The family will receive friends at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180, on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm. An Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 pm. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, August 7th at Money & King Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 am at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Family and friends are invited to gather for fellowship and a light lunch at Sharon Masonic Lodge, 999 Balls Hill Road, McLean, Virginia following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Chapter of Virginia Order of the Eastern Star’s, Dodge-Powell Scholarship fund (checks made payable to VESPA and mailed to 14321 Justice Road, Ste. B, Midlothian Virginia) or Blue Ridge Hospice (https://brhospice.org/donate/).