Genevieve (Gen) Horton Walters Bagley died Oct. 22, 2020 at age 96. She was a leap year baby born on Feb. 29, 1924 to Annie and Scott Horton in Russellville, AR. She spent most of her childhood in Sterlington, LA and graduated from Ouachita Parrish H.S. before leaving to work for the FBI during WWII. There she met a sailor named Arnold Walters Jr. while he was on leave. They married in 1944 and moved to Texas in the early 1950s. Their first child, Arnold III, was born in ’46, followed by Cheryl born in ’50, Wayne in ’52, and Bruce in ’56.
Gen was a lifelong active Methodist and she and Arnold Jr. were charter members of Chapelwood United Methodist church in Lake Jackson. Gen was an energetic and involved woman who volunteered in her children’s activities, her church, and her community. Her faith was the guiding force throughout her life. She had a wide circle of friends and was happiest when surrounded by people.
Arnold Jr. died in 1981 and in 1986 she married the second love of her life, Roy Bagley. They were happily married for 33 years, until his death in 2019.
Gen was preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings, and 2 sons, Arnold III and Bruce. She is survived by her son Wayne (Susie) and daughter Cheryl (Bruce.) Granddaughters Layla Ratliff (Jason), Rachel Martin. Amanda Pounds (Jeremy), and Katelyn Walters. Great grandchildren Max and Lindsey Richter, Luna Martin, and Harper Pounds. Brother Bob Horton. Step-children Robert Bagley (Cheryl), Bette Perry (Rick), Glenda Karonka, Ann Bearden, and Darrel Bagley (Lori.) Also a host of step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the exceptional staff at Carriage Inn and AMED Hospice Care for the expert and loving care given to Gen the last 3 years of her life.
A funeral service will be held at Chapelwood United Methodist in Lake Jackson on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM followed by a graveside service at Restwood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Chapelwood UMC, 300 Willow Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.
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