Jessie L. Evans, 85 of Springfield passed away Saturday January 4, 2014 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar E. Evans and Betsy Nichols. Jessie was born in Marshall, Missouri on May 27, 1928. She was a long time resident of The Arc of the Ozarks where she was admired for her kindness, sense of humor and the joy in which she embraced life. Visitation will be from 1:30pm – 2:30 pm Wednesday January 8, 2014 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home with services to follow.