Geneva Nolene Rooks, 88, of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed from this life at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home. She was born March 27, 1930 in Adair County, KY, the loving daughter of Pete & Ethel Bryant.
Geneva married Elmer Rooks, who preceded her in death December 25, 2009. In addition to her parents & husband, Geneva was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Gabbard.
Geneva worked many years in the manufacturing industry. She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and she was a wonderful cook.
SURVIVORS:
2 grandsons: Kevin (Anita) Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana; Troy Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana
7 great-grandchildren: Genessa Rooks of Shelbyville, IN; Tabitha Stewart of Caneyville, KY; Logan Rooks of Greenwood, IN; Lilly Rooks of Edinburgh, IN; Sophia Rooks of Edinburgh, IN; Ariel Rooks of Edinburgh, IN; Cali Rooks of Edinburgh, IN
3 great-great grandchildren: Aeris & Sagan Louden of Caneyville, KY; Camden Craig of Edinburgh, IN
1 sister: Evelyn Burton of Taylorsville, IN
Visitation: Family and friends may gather for visitation from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (EST) Monday, March 25, 2019 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, 1029 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana
Graveside Service: 3:00pmET on Monday, March 25, 2019 in section "Mooney G" at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, IN with Virgil Clotfelter officiating
Burial: Mrs. Rooks will be laid to rest next to her husband following the service
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1088, Columbus, Indiana 47202. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY.