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1917
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2011
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Geneva Guess Obituary
On March 20, 1934 she married the late Dozie Guess. To that union, seven were born. The late Franklin Guess and the late Gladys Parker. Surviving children are Rozella Patterson (I.A.) of Van Alstyne, Texas, Weneva Jacobs (and the late Dan Jacobs), Mae Joyce Patterson (Larry) and Patsy Scruggs, all of Sherman. She also leaves to cherish her memory two adopted daughters, Gail (Scott) White, of Sherman and Kim (Scott) Senacsi of Metaire, La.; 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 18 great-greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Geneva pursued a domestic occupation for prominent families in the Grayson County area. She was employed by the late Dr. Harold and Dorothy Scott for many years before retiring. Geneva's passion was cooking (everyone enjoyed her delicious home-cooked meals) and entertaining was one of her many gifts. Her hobbies were fishing, family gatherings and dominoes. She was an active member of Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Sherman until her health began to decline.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: Viewing will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Cravens Funeral Home, 225 W. Brockett, Sherman. A special thanks to Quality Home Health, Texoma Home Health, Homestead of Sherman and Heart to Heart.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church with eulogy by Erie D. Furtch of Fellowship Church in Paris, Texas and Pastor Raford Malone officiating the service.
Active pallbearers will be Robbie Parker, Darrel Akers, Curlee Baldwin, Lester Baldwin, Brittney Posey and Aubrey Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Darron Cravin, Phelan Guess, Gary Parker and Leland Guess.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geneva Guess
Ms. L. Craddock
Lavonna Craddock
August 21, 2011
So sorry I had to hear about this on Facebook :-(. My Aunt Gee, I remember so well. I often recall sitting on my grandmother's porch when she arrived to just have a sit down and chat with my g-moma, Lavada Heart, her friend Annie Mae. Boy! Do I remember those days so clearly. We were always held to go fix my g-moma company plates so they could enjoy her cooking. My gmoma love to cook everyday and everyday we seemed to have company :-). Those were the good old days. I will miss my Aunt Gee, but I'm glad she is at peace now and in no more pain. We should hope to live as long. May God be with YOU Auntie!
Myrtle Jo Chaney
August 19, 2011
May God bless you and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Aunt Gee lived a good long life and was one of my favorite aunts. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and he will bring you through this and bring you comfort.
Love you,
Jo
Debra Wooten
August 19, 2011
God called home a great spirited person. She will truly be missed by me and my family. She was the best in dominoes. My God be with you and your family may he bring you comfort and peace.
Glenn & Debra Wooten
BEVERLY GAILES
August 19, 2011
PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE GUESS FAMILY I WAS BORN IN SHERMAN MY GRANDMOTHER MRS ROSA LEE LUPER LIVE AT THE HOMESTEAD OF SHERMAN WE LOVE HER VERY MUCH SHE IS 99 YR YOUNG I HOPE THE FAMILY REMEMBER THE MAMA GE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE THE END IS NEAR SO LETS GET READY ONCE AGAIN WE PRAY FOR HER FAMILY
Marietta Gross
August 19, 2011
My great-aunt who i will always remember being strong giving and loving playing dominoes under the blantons tree in whiterock for long periods of time u would of thought that was a full-time job for her a gold teeth that showed everytime she smiled but what was more golden was her heart so rest in peace my lovely aunt.
Longtime Friend
August 19, 2011
Sorry to hear about Mama Ge! She had seven children, you'll forgot to mention James Guess. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Hurl & Mary Scruggs
August 19, 2011
God Bless You at this difficult time,Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sahasha Bennett
August 19, 2011
God's will is done..I remember going to her house with Kesha a long time ago, even Papa was still alive and wondering how in the world did this little bitty man end up with this tall woman. They were very giving of themselves to others. My prayers go with family..Love u
Kaye Fullylove
August 19, 2011
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Guess family
on Mrs. Geneva's transition. She was a remarkable lady who will be missed but her legacy lives on through her family who she loved dearly.
May she R.I.P.
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