Geneva Spight Wofford

Born on June 18, 1932, to Effie and Lot Spight in Forrest City, Arkansas, Geneva graduated from Forrest City Lincoln High School in 1951. She married her love, Woody Wofford, on July 21, 1952, and together they sought new adventures by moving north to Toledo, Ohio, in 1952.

True to her roots, Geneva would return to her hometown of Forrest City to give birth to her first four children, ensuring they were born where she was. However, during her last pregnancy in 1965, she remained in Toledo for the birth of her fifth child.

Throughout her children’s elementary school years, Geneva was an active member of the Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. In her role as a den mother, she ensured all in her den had uniforms and plenty of snacks after each meeting. Geneva also enjoyed cooking, creating crafts, and cake decorating.

Known for her captivating personality and her heart of gold, Geneva was a friend to all and found great pleasure in helping others. Her unwavering passion for uplifting and inspiring those around her left a lasting impact on many lives.

Geneva worked for the Toledo Public School system for 40 years as a teacher’s aide, retiring in 2008. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service.

She is survived by her sons, Shelby (Leonaida Riggs, life partner) and Richard (Stephanie) Wofford of New Albany; daughter, Carolyn (Kurt) Langseth of Longview, TX; daughter-in-law, Pamela Wofford of Toledo; grandchildren, Jayden, Jerrin and Jeila Wofford of New Albany; Patrick Wofford of Toledo; great grandson, Patrick Wofford of Toledo.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Effie and Lot Spight; husband, Woody; mother- and father-in-law, Ethel and Jerry Wofford; brother-in-law, Nathaniel Wofford; stepsister, Ivory Bailey of Detroit, MI; daughter and son, Sharon Rene and Eric Todd Wofford; stepson, Barry Wofford; granddaughters, Angelica and Gwendolyn Ann Wofford.

Family will receive relatives and friends at the Schoedinger Margarum Northeast, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 on Friday, February 21. A service will be held from 3-4 p.m. (Rev. Marvin L. Miller, officiant) and general visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. A private interment will be held at the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery of Toledo on February 22.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in Toledo.

Geneva leaves behind a wealth of cherished memories with her many relatives and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.