of Batesville, AR
May 6, 1932 - July 3, 2017
Geneva Jewell Bangs, 85, of Batesville, died on Monday, July 3, 2017.
She was born on May 6, 1932 in St. James, Arkansas to Okie Jewell Forshee and Martha (Younger) Forshee.
Geneva retired from White Rodgers. She loved her family. She was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed all sports.
She is survived by her son, Curtis Bangs of Fayetteville; two daughters, Gail Abernathy of Batesville and Carol Opitz of Laguna Niguel, California; one sister, Yvonne Akins of Mountain View; seven grandchildren, Heath Doolin, Nickolas Doolin, George Bangs, Brian Bangs, Chad Abernathy, Jennifer Campbell, and Kerry Holt; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Okie and Martha Forshee; and her husband, Elmer Gene Bangs.
Pallbearers are Frank Abernathy, Chad Abernathy, Cole Abernathy, Curtis Bangs, and David Opitz.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Marcella Cemetery with Aaron Maxwell officiating.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
A special thanks goes out to Mountain Meadows Nursing Home and a very special thanks to Teresia Mynatt.
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6 Condolence(s)
Annette Turman
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Curtis, Gail, Carol and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I just went through this in Dec and I know how heartbreaking it is. I pray that God will comfort your heart and bring you some peace of mind during the coming days! Sending hugs across the miles!
janice fuller
Friday, July 7, 2017
so sorry for your loss she was a sweet person have enjoyed getting to know her at church haven gained a angel love janice fuller
Carolyn Hughes
Friday, July 7, 2017
So sorry for the loss of you all's mother. Prayers for all to get through this sad loss. God Bless All. Geneva was a sweet lady and always had a smile every time I saw her. Love you all.
Gail Anderson
Friday, July 7, 2017
I worked with your mother for several years when I was in planning. We worked very close together on scheduling for the production line. She was a joy to work with. So sorry for your loss and I pray The Lord will give you comfort during this time of grief.
George & Marilyn Ivy
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Our Prayers are with all the family at this time. We miss our neighbor & friend.
Sandra Coe
Thursday, July 6, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your Mother.