Obituary of Genevieve Ruth Southard

STOW – Genevieve went to be with her heavenly Father on May 23, 2012. Born August 29, 1937, she was a Stow resident for more than 50 years. She was a Christian woman who loved her family and friends. Music, painting, flowers and her companion dog “Shadow” were her passions. Genevieve Southard was preceded in death by parents James Swindell and Ruth Swindell Lamphier, brothers James Jr., Edward, William, stepfather Ealon Lamphier and sisters Virginia Robison and Betty (Norton) Humphrey. She is survived by first husband Paul L. Southard, Sr., sons Paul L. Southard, Jr. and Daniel Southard (Kate); daughters Brenda (Southard) Poling and Belinda (Southard) Newrones (Jim); grandsons Chad, Cody, Jessie, John Paul, Cody; granddaughters Tanya, Whitney (Caleb), Rachelle (Dennis), Bethany, Kaley; great grandkids Katlyn, Olivia, Caden, and Kirin; brother Richard (Beverly) Swindell; sister Rebecca Starcher; sisters-in-law Bette B and Shirley Swindell; and many nieces and nephews. No funeral service. Memorial date to be announced.