Geneva Early Fox
September 6, 1909 ~ June 3, 2008
Resided in:
Enka, NC
Geneva Early Fox, 98, of 79 Lake Drive, Enka, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at John F. Keever Solace Center following a brief illness.
A native of Old Fort, she was a daughter of the late William Herbert and Julia Hawkins Early. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Boyd Fox, who died in 1985, a daughter, Marsha Gay Fox, and siblings, Horace Early, Roy Early, Fannie Stevens, Annie Silver and Nelle Hemphill.
A graduate of Old Fort High School and Cecil's Business College, she was the Clerk of Selective Service for Buncombe County. Mrs. Fox was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for 76 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher and a member of numerous committees including the Triple L Club.
Mrs. Fox is survived by her daughter, Julia F. Clark and husband Everette, of Enka; two granddaughters, Marsha Lipe and husband Ronnie, of Candler, and Julie Weidl and husband Mike, of Greensboro; great-grandchildren, Madeline Lipe, Marshall Lipe, Trevor Weidl, Elizabeth Jade Weidl, Stephanie King and husband Barry, Bryan Lipe and wife Hye-Jin; great-great-grandson, Holden King, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Buddy N. Corbin, Chaplain, CarePartners Hospice, and the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Blankenship, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Swainsboro, GA, officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 531 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Aunt Geneva was the sister of my grandmother, Fannie Stevens. Those in our family thought she was a very special, sweet and kind lady. The Early reunions won’t be the same without her. She will be greatly missed! Our condolences to all her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julia, Everette, and family,
We were sorry to read of the death of Julia’s mother. She was a highly respected lady and a faithful Christian. We remember that our first encounter with her was when she was with the Civil Service Board and Don was 1-A! Later we enjoyed many years of knowing her and Marshall at Calvary Baptist. Our sympathies are with you as we realize how much you will miss her.
Dear Julia, Evertte, and Stephanie,
While I did not know your Mother and Grandmother – I did know you three and heard so many wonderful things about Geneva Fox. Know we are thinking about your loss of this wonderful lady. My Mother lived almost to be 98 and I could relate to her life. Please accept our sadness on your loss. Love – Shirley and Gene
Aunt Geneva was a dear sister of my mother, Fannie Early Stevens. She was always a caring and interested aunt to me while I was growing up in McDowell County. After I moved to Charlotte, we met for lunch downtown. Relaxing in the lobby of The Selwyn Hotel, she leaned over and advised me to ‘hitch your wagon to a star.’ Unforgettable words from a beautiful lady. My wife Enid and I will miss her in a very personal way. She will be especially missed at the Early reunions where she was the matriarch.
As a fellow member of Calvary Baptist Church I have known Geneva for a long time and am truely sorry to read this in the paper and send my condolences to her family.
Marsha and Family,
My condolences to you and you family during this time. Your grandmother was a wonderful person and she was blessed to have such a caring family.
Grandmother you will be missed.
She really was quite a lady and will be missed. We enjoyed getting together with you and visiting your family again. You have a beautiful family. Enjoy them as one generation replaces another one.
Judy – Thinking of you during this
difficult time – – your Mom was a
lovely lady and I know you and your
family will miss her.
Take care of yourself.
debbie giezentanner
Marsha and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. How very blessed you have been to enjoy your grandmother`s love for so many years. I have such strong, wonderful, emotional memories for you and your family growing up in church and school. May God`s love give you peace and understanding….
With heartfelt sympathy,
Delania Williams Hyatt
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mrs. Fox was truly a beautiful lady. She will long be remembered for that sweet little smile. May God give you comfort and peace knowing that you will see her again. God bless. Love, Allie