August 23, 2013

Ah, my favorite aunt, “Auntie Neva” when I was a child and “Aunt Geneva” as I grew older.  My first memory of her is from during WW II when Uncle Carleton was in the service and she was living in an apartment in Detroit.  My mother and I took a bus to visit her and she had made what I remember as “that wonderful green ice cream” (kind of a sherbert) and gave me some as a treat.  And just that kind of nurturing and thoughtfulness is what I recall of her throughout my life.  The birthdays always remembered.  The books she sent me.  The intense interest in what was going on in my life and where I was headed.  

She enriched my life many times by her presence and her sometimes unyielding questioning of me, which made me see things more clearly.  In much  later years we got together several times at family reunions in Kentucky, and she continued to be one of the lights of my life.  And I know she brought to many others the same kindnesses she brought to me.  We all have been blessed,, and she continues to live on inside of us.

So, now I say farewell to the woman who will always be my favorite aunt.

David Sigsbee

To my wonderful grandmother,

  So many wonderful memories with you and grandpa that I will cherish for the rest of my life.  From swimming in the condominium pool (with or without the cover), to walks along the canals and even getting pizza.  They're some of my fondest memories.  You were truly one of the nicest, gentlest, sweetest and kindest woman I have ever met.  We all will miss you greatly.   I love you and always will.

Love,

Your favorite grandson

Although I met Geneva a few times, my memories of her are mostly the kindness, great effort and respect  Marcia and Phil and families extended to her in order for her to have pleasant and peaceful years.  My sympathy in the loss of this mother and dear grandmother.  Love, Paula

Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center

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Geneva Hyde

December 31, 1920 – August 9, 2013

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