Obituary of Geneva Pickens
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Geneva Helen (Brooks) Pickens passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Geneva was born on June 17, 1927, in Slick, Oklahoma, to the late Dewey and Nancy (Wright) Brooks. Her family moved to Ripley County when she was very young and she attended the Bennett school through the 8th grade.
On August 1,1945, she married William (Bill) Pickens in Pocahontas, Ark.
After Bill returned from the service, they moved and settled in Western Kansas. Geneva worked in the nursing homes and hospitals in Lakin, Kansas, for about 25 years. She was very active in the churches she attended. She loved visiting with friends and spending time with their five children and their families.
In 1996, they moved to Doniphan,Mo to care for her mother.
She is survived by 1 son, Eddie (Debbie) from Eureka Springs, Ar., 2 daughters, Elaine (Joe) Hollomon from Doniphan, and Louise (Wes) Drennan from Lakin Kansas, 1 sister, Juanita O'Dell from Joplin,Mo. 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, 2 sons, Bob and Kenny, 2 grandchildren, 1 daughter- in- law, her parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother.
Visitation will be Friday March 6, 2015 from 5-8 PM Services will be held Saturday March 7, 2015 at 1 PM at Edwards Funeral Home with burial at the Bennett Cemetery.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Geneva
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Edwards Funeral Home, Inc.
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