Gena Estelle Owensby
June 12, 1934 ~ April 3, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Louisville, KY
Gena Estelle Owensby (Jones), of Louisville, KY, previously of Asheville, NC passed away on April 3, 2020 after losing her battle with cancer.
She was born on June 12, 1934 in Asheville, NC to Rowland J. Jones and Estelle Jones (Bullard). She graduated from Lee Edwards High School and went on to attend Charlotte Memorial School of Nursing and graduated with a Registered Nurse (RN) degree.
Gena worked several years as a preschool teacher in Louisville where she was influential in helping the growth of many young minds. She was always thinking of others before herself and spent a lifetime helping those in need.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob Owensby, to whom she was married for 65 years.
She is survived by her children, Gary Owensby of Cranberry, PA, Karen Flanigan of Louisville, KY, Julie Tolleson of Waxachachie, TX, and Lisa Ayala of Forney, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Due to the unfortunate world crisis, there will not be a funeral service at this time. Instead, her children will convene in North Carolina at some time in the future to hold a celebration of life service.
Gena will be buried at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC, with her husband.
In lieu of arrangements, Gena would have preferred donations be sent to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or Meals on Wheels.
Services
Private Burial:
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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She was a moral compass in my teenage years. A woman that accepted me and quietly steered me. The values that she instilled in her children have continued to carry me throughout my life. She gave the greatest gift of all. A family that has become my family. I will miss her dearly and I will thank God for the loving family she created and left for me.
To Gena’s Family:
We were deeply saddened to learn of your mother Gena’s passing. She and her Bob were great neighbors at East Ridge for over 16 years. We were pleased to hear that she will be laid to permanent rest next to her beloved husband at the military cemetery in Black Mountain.
Sincerely, Sheldon and Rochelle Neuringer
Thank you Sheldon & Rochelle . Mom enjoyed having you as neighbors! She is dearly missed.