Eva Oceal (Lemon) Ashcraft

Eva Oceal Lemon Ashcraft grew up in Wilbarger, Texas, in the family of George and Rebecca Lemon, farmers and members of a Baptist church. Her memoir states that she trusted Christ at age twelve.

Marriage and family

Eva married Louie Hickman Ashcraft at the courthouse in Weatherford, Texas, on June 30, 1941. Their first child, Billie Jean, was born on December 30, 1943. Their children included Billie Jean, Tommy, Lanny, and David.

Missionary work

Eva and Louie arrived in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on November 15, 1960. Her memoir recounts the family's early ministry, village evangelism, Bible training, and the establishment of the Monte Hebrón work.

Historical source

Eva Lemon de Ashcraft, Eva: Las historias de valor, aventura y fe de una madre misionera, edited by Anna Sloan de López, pp. 1–3, 32, and epilogue pp. 247–253. This article summarizes historical facts rather than reproducing the book.