Evelyn Blanche Lude, 96, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed Saturday June 3, 2017 at home. She was born July 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Clyde and Blanche Strober Cunningham. Evelyn is a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Raymond W. Lude. Evelyn is survived by her children: Raymond (Jackie) Lude Jr. of Martins Ferry, Linda Tennant of Porter, TX, Mark (Judi) Lude of Martins Ferry; grandchildren: Brett, Dave, Jason, Jami, Jonathan, Danny, Kevin, Kassi; and twelve great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Monday June 5, 2017 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio where services will be held Tuesday June 6 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alvin Schafer officiating. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park, St. Clairsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 SR 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 56381 National Road, Bridgeport, OH 43912. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com