Geneva Ann Willis

Geneva Ann Willis, affectionately known as 'Neene," of Tempe, Arizona passed away on Sunday January 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village at the age of 76. Geneva was born December 24, 1942 in Coldwater, Mississippi.

Geneva is Survived by 3 Brother's and 2 Sister's Bonnie Slakans, John Willis, Duncan,Wesley, Thomas Duncan, Linda Fay Slakans, and James David Duncan; Grandson Thomas Richard Willis; Niece Amber Renee Corella (Rolando); Nephew Troy Romero Calderon (Judy); Great Nephew's TJ Calderon, Alexander Calderon, Nicholas Corella, Michael Corella, and Noble Escalante; Great Niece's Amanda Corella, Makayla Corella, and Ashley Calderon.

Passed before her were her Father and Mother James and Dorothy Duncan; Sisters Janie R. Moore and Judith Faulkinbury; husband Thomas Donald Willis and her only son Thomas Michael Willis.

Geneva started her Nursing Career at Tempe St. Luke, and later on moved to Good Samaritan in Phoenix. After about 12 years at Good Sam she transferred to Banner Desert were she retired in 2007.

During our Childhood we would call her Neene, or Grandma. Geneva was like a second mother to Amber & Troy. She also was a mother to her grandson Richard. All through her life Geneva would help with the kids as they grew up over the years by giving advice on how and what to do. Sometimes it was the Nurse in her and other times it was the mother in her. Her passion and dedication to others was not only proven through her nursing career, but also through all those she encountered.

A visitation for Geneva will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, 4310 East Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, followed by a funeral service from 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens at 12:00pm/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavencarrtenney.com for the Willis family.