Genevieve Tom

Genevieve “Jennie” Tom, age 90 of Athens died Sunday evening, March 13, 2022 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  Born Oct. 12, 1931 in Millfield, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. Wemer and Velma R. Powell Wemer.

A graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School, she was employed at The Nut Shop and Pipedreams on W. Union St. for several years.  She operated Jennie’s Thrift Shop on Rt. 56 for 30 years.  She also assisted her late husband in the operation of Tom’s Excavating.  She was a member of The Plains United Methodist Church.

Jennie was an avid bowler for over 40 years and participated in the State Bowling Tournament for 35 years.  She was always with a smile and a friendly hello at Kimes Nursing Home for the past several years.  She was a caring and giving person, always enjoyed having a good time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Jay (Cindy) Tom of Glendale, AZ, Jan (Bill) Kilbarger of Lancaster, Jess Van (Annette) Tom of Indianola, IA, Jennie (Larry) Long of Bexley and Adam (Katherine) Tom of Rome, GA; sixteen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Donna Sue Matthews of Corning; several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James “Jimmy” W. Tom, who died in 2008; two sisters, Vera Rhoads and Uldine Lewis; three brothers, Robert Lee Wemer, Floyd Wemer, Jr., and Hugh Wesley Wemer.  Funeral service will be conducted Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. David Roach officiating.  Burial will be in West Union St. Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.