Geneva Neil

Geneva Simmons Neil, 85, of McDowell, died Saturday, March 15, 2003 at her home.

She was born March 30, 1917 at Moyers, W.Va., a daughter of the late Emory and Lena Pitsenbarger Simmons.

On August 28, 1937, she married Robert E. Neil who preceded her in death.

She was a member of McDowell Presbyterian Church, Women of the Church and Highland Senior Citizens.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Herman Simmons; a sister, Chloe S. Wilkins and a grandson, Wade Neil.

She is survived by a daughter, Shirley N. Whitelaw, of McDowell; two sons, Robert H. Neil and Joseph T. Neil, both of McDowell; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Obaugh Funeral Home by the Rev. Lester LaPrade. Burial will be in the Shumate Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Rick Neil, Dennis Bradshaw, Don Gibson, William Moyer, David Neil and Joe Malcolm.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Highland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Monterey, Va. 24465.