Geneva Avis

Shy

Geneva Avis Shy daughter of the late Naomia Shrum Barton and Levi Barton was born at Redford, Missouri, on April 3, 1927. She departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on December 3, 2009, having attained the age of 82 years and eight months.

On May 24, 1945 in Ironton, Missouri, Geneva was united in marriage to Ralph Shy and to this loving union one daughter was born. Geneva and Ralph were married for 64 years. Geneva taught school at Ottery and Hawk Lane schools. They owned and operated Shy's Country Store for 19 years. Geneva also drove a school bus and worked at the camp grounds. She sold real estate and worked in a saw mill. Geneva was a wonderful cook and enjoyed crocheting, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Naomia Barton, and brother Gene Barton.

Geneva is survived by her husband Ralph Shy of Black, Missouri, her daughter, Carol Huff and companion, Tony Guillen of Bunker, Missouri, one granddaughter, Sandy Williams and husband Eddie of Black, Missouri, two great-grandchildren, Annette Henson of Cherry Point, North Carolina, Brandon Williams and wife Lindsey of Black, Missouri, and two great-great-grandchildren, Luke and Alex. Geneva will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Fri. 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home Lesterville, MO

Minister: Rev. Mitchell Bryant


Burial: Shy Cemetery

Pallbearers: Mark Barton, Brandon Williams, Jordan Williams, Gene Vance, James Shy and Lavern Shy.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Association