Genevieve L. Smith
October 2, 1919 ~ March 19, 2020
Genevieve L. Smith, 100, of Bradford, Illinois passed away at 9:57 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
A private immediately family graveside service will be held at Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Illinois with Pastor Jan Ringenberg officiating.
Burial will take place in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Illinois.
She was born October 2, 1919 at home in Bradford the daughter of Richard T. and Ethel J. (Seeds) Hall. Gen married Merlin Smith on April 16, 1942 at the Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, Bradford. He preceded her in death in 1991.
She is survived by two sons: Rick (Marsha) Smith of Bradford and Greg (Nora) Smith of Bradford; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter: Patsy Smith; four brothers, and two sisters.
Gen graduated from Bradford High School and she completed nurses training at Methodist College of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois.
She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Methodist Hospital for many years and then as a private nurse for Dr. Sandor Apathy in Bradford.
Gen was an active lifelong member of Leet Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Bradford Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and was a great baker.
Memorials may be directed to Leet Memorial United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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I will miss your mom’s sweet smile as I walk into Courtyard. You have my sympathy.
Rick and family and Greg and family.:
Your mom and grandma was a wonderful woman and I send you all my sincerest condolences. Love and Blessings,
So sorry for your loss. ðŸ™â¤ï¸
I’m sorry to hear of Gen’s death, but sure she is now at peace. what a good friend and neighbor, we sure had some good visits and lots of laughs!
She and her family will be in my prayers.
To Rick, Greg and your families, my wife Carmen and I want to extend our deepest heart felt condolences at the passing of your mother. Such a great lady. Know that we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers. May God Bless your mother.
I remember Gen as a kind neighbor and good friend to my own mother, Byrdena Schuneman. Mom treasured her friendship, especially after she was also widowed. Rick and Greg, I hope your memories of your mom will comfort you always. You’re in our prayers.
Farewell to a lovely lady. Our prayers are with Greg and Rick and their families.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. I still remember sleep-overs at your house as I was growing up. May all of your memories comfort you at this time and in the weeks ahead.
I am so absolutely sorry to hear about the loss of Gen. She was an absolutely amazing woman.
Sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother & great- grandmother.
So sorry to hear about Gen’s passing. She was a great lady. Deepest sympathy to Rick, Greg and the entire family.
Sorry for your loss!! Even when our Moms live a long life it is hard to say good bye.
Rick and Greg…I just learned that your Mom died. I do not even have words for what she meant to me. My daughters always asked to go see Gen when we were at Mom’s. She was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you all.