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Genevieve Crowley Obituary

CROWLEY, Genevieve Rizzie Hollis Age 86, of Spring Hill, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at her home. Born in Plattsburg, NY, she lived in North Carolina, Texas, Japan and Connecticut before settling in Florida 32 years ago. She retired as a CNA and was a Jehovah's Witness by faith. She was preceded in death by her beloved son James Reid Hollis, II and stepsons Donald & George Crowley. Survivors include her daughters Debra Hollis of Spring Hill, Jennifer Seamon of Manchester, CT, Patricia Carlson of Higganum, CT, Donna Johnson of Newbury Park, CA; brother Carlton Rizzie of Plattsburg, NY; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 nieces; and 8 nephews. Services will be held 3 pm, Monday, July 28, 2008 at Merritt Funeral Home, 4095 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. In lieu of flowers, family members request donations be made to your favorite charity in memory of Genevieve. Merritt Funeral Home Spring Hill Chapel

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jul. 24 to Jul. 28, 2008.

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Patsy Eldred

July 31, 2008

Genevieve, it was a pleasure knowing you. You touched so many hearts and lives during your lifetime.

ROSEMARY CROWLEY

July 30, 2008

MOM,THANKS FOR BEING YOU AND TAKING ME INTO THE FAMILY WHEN I MARRIED YOUR SON DONALD.I WILL NEVER FORGET ARE TIME TOGETHER. REST IN PEACE.
LOVE, ROSEMARY

Patricia Carlson

July 29, 2008

Mom, I just want to say I love you and you are going to be missed. You are at peace now and hurt no more.
All my love, Patty

One of your loving daughters.

Donna Johnson

July 27, 2008

Mom, you sacrificed so much to raise your children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did and the good example you set for me to follow as I grew up.

Love,
Donna

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