Genevieve Gordy

Genevieve M. Gordy CHESAPEAKE - Genevieve M. Gordy, 85, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald H. Gordy. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., lived in many locations during her husband's naval career, and settled in Chesapeake in 1960. She was a loving influence in the lives of her six children, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Her children include Kathleen Gipp of White Bear Lake, Minn., Donald Gordy of Portsmouth, Janet Staehle of Clarksville, Va., Genevieve Myers of Stafford, Va., Paul Gordy of Virginia Beach, and David "Charlie" Gordy of Chesapeake. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Frascone of St. Paul, Minn. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff of Sentara Nursing Center Chesapeake and Heartland Hospice. A graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.