Eva Lee Hamlett Shober

Eva Lee Hamlett Shober of Monroe, died May 25th, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 29th, 1930 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Julian Marcellus and Catherine Spangler Hamlett. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Virginia Graybill and Jeanette Richardson, and a grandson, Adam Clark. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Everett R. Shober, Jr, her three children, Lu Anne Clark (Mike), Everett R. Shober, III (Sherry), and Robert A. Shober (Christie), seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Eva Lee graduated from Roanoke College and received her Master of Education from the University of Virginia. She spent over 45 years dedicated to the field of education. Her teaching career began at Fleming High School in Roanoke. After moving to Lynchburg, Virginia, she was a teacher and assistant librarian at E. C. Glass High School. She also taught at several other schools in the Lynchburg area. In 1970 she become deeply involved with the Amherst County public schools. For the next 20 years she served as a teacher, principal, instructional supervisor, and director of personnel. She also was an adjunct professor at Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg College, and Sweet Briar College. Eva Lee was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Women’s Educational Society and the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was passionate about her bridge game, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and ACC sports. A memorial service will be held at the Whitten Monelison Chapel on June 26th at 1:00 PM.