Geneva Thompson

On Wednesday evening, May 14, 2008, ten days after her eighty-fifth birthday, GENEVA THOMPSON, affectionately known as "Ginny" and "Nana", quietly slipped away to be with her Lord and Savior, after a lengthy illness.Geneva was the eldest child born to the late Mabel and Robert Davis on May 4, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived on J Street in Sparrow's Point, Maryland, with her large family, until the death of her father in 1934. The family relocated to East Baltimore on Eager Street. Geneva complete her education in the Baltimore City schools.On April 14, 1942, Geneva was joined in marriage to Raymond E. Thompson, who she met in the tenth grade of high school. Geneva and Raymond had nine children. She was a "Stay At Home Mother" for many years. Her interest was always her "entire" family which had their roots in Saxe, Virginia.After the birth of her last child, she was finally baptized into the faith in 1953. She was the last member of the family to join the church. Her husband and children were members due to her efforts.Geneva was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Church. She taught Sunday school and also at the Summer Vacation Bible School. Geneva found comfort in reading the Bible, praying the Rosary and attending Novenas. Geneva truly loved the Lord.Geneva worked at various places of employment including working in the cafeteria at St. Francis Xavier School. After the closing of St. Francis Xavier School, she was hired as a teacher's aide in the Baltimore City Public Schools where she enjoyed her employment in the system for many years until her retirement in 1986. She was an active member within the Child First Program with the Baltimore City Public Schools. Geneva also played an important role within her community as a Founder of Oliver Community Association where she also resided on the board under the Baltimore Mayor Clarence "Du" Burns.Always fashionably conscience, Geneva was a classy lady who exuded glamour and loved the finer things in life. This was exhibited at the Sodality Fun and Fashion Tea Show. Geneva was a "Guardian Angel" to many and gave what she had unselfishly. She was always there for everyone. Geneva enjoyed entertaining family and friends, cooking for her large family, sewing and crocheting. She always exhibited gifts of hospitality.Geneva was a member of The Sodality, The Third and Fourth Division of The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver. Geneva traveled extensively for years in Europe and South America, most of her traveling was by way of a Cruise. Her favorite trip was her Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy where she was able to see the "Pope".Geneva leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband, Raymond her devoted children, Attrice A. Stamps, Augusta Renae Pierce, DelVerra L. Savage, Claude W. Thompson, Rosalind R. Thompson and Maria D. McNeal. She was preceded in death by daughter Sandra Thompson, son Raymond E. Thompson and Robert L. Thompson. Geneva also leaves to mourn: brother-in-law, George Thompson; daughter-in-law Lenella Thompson; sons-in-law, Thomas C. Pierce, Robert Savage and Bernard McNeal; twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Davis, LaNae Leake, Lucielle Davis and Loretta Davis; brother, Vincent Davis; and numerous beloved cousins and friends.

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Geneva Thompson

May 4, 1923 - May 14, 2008