Geneva Bacon

Hunter and Winnie Clara Mae (Hawkins) Hunter. This event began an illustrious journey

for Ms. Hunter, who has accomplished numerous achievements.

Geneva's educational journey began in Crockett, TX where she attended Ralph Brunch

Elementary and High School. As a devoted Christian; she found solace in attending

church and embraced her faith from a young age. In Crockett, she became a member of

the Mountain Church of God in Christ, which the esteemed Reverend Washington led.

Geneva's family held a special place in her heart; she was always there for them,

providing guidance and support whenever needed. Inspired by her mother's example,

she assumed a maternal role for her nine siblings, always there to lend a listening ear or

offer encouragement. Despite having three older siblings, Geneva considered herself

the group's big sister, never hesitating to shower them with love and affection.

Geneva (Hunter) Bacon and Joy Bacon, Jr. "Wade," first met at church when they were

seven years old in the community of Post Oaks in Crockett, Texas. According to the

story, they became a couple when they were fifteen. Not long after, they married in 1950

and moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1952. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher at

Bacon Memorial Church of God in Christ, where she served under the leadership of the

Late Rev. Joy Bacon, Sr. Geneva often visited other churches in the community and

recently attended Tucson Church International (TCI), where Bishop Demetrius Miles

was the leader.

Geneva began her professional journey as a Nutritionist at Palo Verde Hospital. Later,

she pursued a certificate in Behavioral Science and became a Behavioral Therapist.

Her work involved providing care to individuals dealing with mild to severe psychological

problems, including but not limited to Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Her dedication

and love for working with such individuals led her to establish the SISTER'S HOME

ADULT FACILITY in the early 1990s, where she became the Director.

Geneva had an incredible time bowling with her beloved sister Kay Frances Merritt and

sister-in-law Lula Hunter. The sound of pins crashing and the feeling of the ball rolling

across the lane brought her pure joy. She was so passionate about bowling that she

decided to join a bowling league. She practiced hard and perfected her technique,

which helped her win the championship tournaments twice - once in 1979 and again in

1988. Her victories were a testament to her dedication and hard work. While she may

have won several other tournaments, these two stood out the most, as they were the

crowning achievements of her bowling career.

She was a wonderful mother to daughters Glenda Bacon (Tucson, AZ) and Lola Davis

(Derrick, Phoenix, AZ), as well as her son Sherod Prim (Lynn, Sahuarita, AZ). Geneva

has been blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren: grand-daughters

Tidina Johnson (Tucson, Arizona), Britany Shingh (Neal, Maricopa, AZ), Alexis Prim

(Colorado Spring, Colorado); grandson Jovann Lewis (Kayla, Laveen, AZ);

great-grand-daughters Shanasha Kelete (Tucson, AZ), Reese Lewis (Laveen, AZ);

great-grandsons Neal Jr. (Maricopa, AZ), Harper Lewis, Grayson Lewis and Shiloh

Lewis (Laveen, AZ).

Geneva has left a treasure trove of cherished memories for her beloved family members

to hold onto. Her husband, Joy Bacon, will never forget her as the love of his life. Her

sister, Rhuthteen Gossett, and her husband, James, from Phoenix, Arizona, will miss

their beloved sibling's infectious laugh and warm embraces. Her brothers, Johnnie

Hunter from Tucson, Arizona, Morris Hunter and his wife Lurner Mae from San

Bernardino, California, and Tommy Merritt from Tucson, Arizona, will forever keep her

memory alive in their hearts.

Geneva was genuinely kind and caring and touched many people's lives. Her warm and

gentle nature will always be remembered with love by her sisters-in-law, Lillie Carr and

Delphine Bacon, who reside in California, Eva Turner of Texas, Quillis Bacon, and

Earline Bacon of Tucson, Arizona. Her brothers-in-law, Don Bacon, Jay Bacon, and

Tommy Bacon of Tucson, Arizona, will miss her presence at family gatherings, where

she always made everyone feel welcome and valued. Geneva's precious nieces and

nephews will forever cherish the memories of their Aunt Geneva's love and care for

them, evident in all the little things she did to brighten their days and make them feel

special.

Geneva was incredibly proud of her entire family and cherished every moment she

spent with them. Her heart was big enough to love, her arms long enough to hug, and

her words were wise enough to encourage not just one but ALL of us, her family and

her friends.

With great sadness, she was preceded in death by her brother Raymond Hunter, sisters

Janetta Faye Atmore, Kay Frances Merritt, Viola Cannon, brother Horace Batts, parents

Kelley Hunter and Winnie Clara Mae Hunter, and son Wayne Bacon. We will forever

cherish their memories.