Geneva Fern "Courtney" Bockerstette

Geneva Fern "Courtney" Bockerstette obituary, Butler, KY

Geneva Fern "Courtney" Bockerstette

Geneva Bockerstette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peoples Funeral Home - Butler on Feb. 3, 2026.
Geneva Fern Bockerstette (94) of Butler, KY, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born in Pendleton County on September 5, 1931, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Reed Courtney. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Bockerstette and brother Herman Courtney.

Geneva was a member of 2nd Twelve Mile Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons Rick (Patty) Bockerstette and Dale (Julie) Bockerstette, grandchildren Denise (Kris) Hanson, Michael (Kelly) Bockerstette, Kevin Bockerstette, Jason Bockerstette, Courtney (Cody) Grace, David (Erica) Bockerstette, Jacob Bockerstette and 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10-12pm, Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 12pm, also at the funeral home. Officiating the service will be Jamie Thornberry. Pallbearers include Jason, Michael, David, Kevin and Jacob Bockerstette, Kris Hanson and Cody Grace.

Geneva's final resting place will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to 2nd Twelve Baptist Church.

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