Search by Name

Search by Name

Geneva Hackett Obituary

Geneva N. Hackett VIRGINIA BEACH - Geneva N. Hackett, 94, passed away July 17, 2010. Mrs. Hackett was born in Baltimore on April 26, 1916 to the late Glen Allen Nelson and Josephine Dix Nelson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent P. "Hack" Hackett. She attended Providence Presbyterian Church and was active in round and square dancing until 1995. Survivors include two sons, Louis Rever and wife Roberta and Jerry Hackett; two granddaughters, Robin DeFilippi and Deborah Rever; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Claudia, Peter, Jacob and Sagan. The family will receive friends today, July 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 22, at 11 a.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Geneva Hackett

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Ruby Reich

July 21, 2010

Geneva was a great lady and a wonderful friend. I feel so blessed to have known her. Her sense of humor brightened many of my days. I will miss her, too. My thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to her family.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Geneva Hackett's name

Memorial Events
for Geneva Hackett

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Geneva's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Geneva Hackett's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more