Maggie G. Hawthorne

Maggie "Geneva" Varner Hawthorne passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 99. Geneva was born on August 8,1926 to the late Allen F. Varner and Mattie P. Varner in Pulaski, MS. Geneva was the loving mother of John Warren Hawthorne of Kenner, LA, Gary Allen Hawthorne of Folsom, LA and Dianne Hawthorne Peterson (David) of Covington, LA. She was the proud grandmother of Brad Austin Schellhaas (Tucker) of Abita Springs, LA. She is survived by one sister Jonell Weems and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Geneva graduated from Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a registered nurse for 45 years and retired from Southern Baptist Hospital, now known as Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.

Geneva was a resident of Metairie and Kenner, LA for 75 years. She enjoyed cooking traditional New Orleans-style recipes for family and friends. Seafood okra gumbo was everyone's favorite requested dish.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert Varner, Louie Varner, Ray Varner, Percy Varner and sisters Mildred Craft, Christine Varner, Nadine Jones, Marie Patterson, Louise Williams and Elleen Stanley.

As per Geneva's request, formal funeral services will not be held. Arrangements entrusted to Tharp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed and placed at www.tharpcares.com.