Evelyn Rossow Hungerford, age 95, formerly of Bushwood and Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on March 13, 2026, at the Calvert County Nursing Center. Evelyn Lillian Rossow was born on November 10, 1930, to Ervin and Eva Rossow in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and was actively involved in numerous community and church activities. Evelyn graduated from Lindblom Technical High School in Chicago in 1948. During her time in high school, she served as a board member of the Girls Athletic Association, was a member of the Honor Society, participated in Mail Service, acted as a Gym Leader, and enjoyed fencing, volleyball, and badminton.

After graduation, Evelyn worked for a photography business, starting with clerical duties before learning the art of photography—a lifelong passion. In 1962, Evelyn married the love of her life, Samuel “Sammy” Hungerford Jr., a widower with four daughters: Jean (age 8), May (age 6), Nancy (age 4), and Anne (age 2). Together, they welcomed three more children: Samuel III, Susan, and Carol.

Evelyn possessed many talents and loved embarking on projects that brought joy to others. She was an accomplished seamstress, and her signature recipes have been cherished and shared across generations. Evelyn was an active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, MD, assisting with and organizing numerous church fundraisers, dinners, and social events. She was a lifetime member and past matron Julia Halla Chapter of the Eastern Star, and she served in countless volunteer roles for her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Above all, she was a devoted mom and grandma, always ready to lend a hand, offer comfort, and share kindness—whether through sweet treats, handmade quilted, crocheted, or knitted items, or simply by being someone to talk to. Evelyn made friends wherever she went and loved introducing her family to everyone she met. Her family was the center of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hungerford Jr.; her grandchildren Donny Darnall, Heather Dinges, and Kristy Farmer; and her parents, Ervin and Eva Rossow. Evelyn is survived by her daughter Jean Jeffries (Michael) and their children Jason Jeffries (Krystina) and their daughter Liana, Ryan Jeffries (Kathryn) and their sons Elijah, James, and Timothy, and Emily Jeffries; daughter May Vermillion and her children Daniel Vermillion and Jenna Russell (Corey) and their children Isabella, Giana, Grayson, and Camden; daughter Nancy Little (Roger) and her sons Jerry Farmer (Katie) and their children Alexander, Helen, Violet, Freya, and Penelope, Billy Farmer and Desaray Hopkins; daughter Anne Zabiegalski and her children Neal Zabiegalski Jr. (Kaitlyn) and their son Gage, Natalie Zabiegalski, and Nancy Zabiegalski; son Samuel Hungerford III (Sandy); daughter Sue Holtery (Russ) and her son Wyatt Holtery and grandson Donny Darnall; daughter Carol Spicknall (Ted) and their daughters Hayley, Cassidy, and Samantha; and sister Eileen Howard and her sons Barry and Greg Howard and their families, along with many other family members and friends.

Evelyn touched the lives of everyone she met, and her legacy continues through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

sitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on March 30, 2026, at Rausch Funeral Home in Broomes Island, Maryland, with a service to follow at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to her specific care team at the Calvert County Nursing Center. If you would like to make a donation, please reach out to Carol Spicknall at honeycovefarm@yahoo.com for information.