Geneva Stuckey

Geneva Stuckey was born May 21, 1932, to the late Arthur McCrimon and Martha Jane Gardner McCrimon in Selma, Alabama. She was the fifth of twelve children preceded in death by ten: Carrie, Rosa, Arthur, James, Nelson, Tommy, Percy, Catherine, Pearl, Janie.

After moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, Geneva married the late John Stuckey. Together they built a family including one daughter, Barbara and two sons John Jr. and the late Tyronne Stuckey as well as niece Darlene.

Geneva loved life. She enjoyed fashion and beauty. She cultivated beautiful garden beds where you could often find her caring for and admiring her plants even in her last years. She had a competitive spirit and was an avid bowler participating in many bowling leagues. She is the family’s reigning wii sports champ, always eager to challenge her grandchildren and great grandchildren to another match. She was an enthusiastic Silver Sneakers participant known to lead the class when the instructor was late. Geneva also loved a good game of Family Feud. She was also a wonderful baker, well known for her cakes, cobblers, and pies. She also enjoyed a variety of social activities that included her friends and family.

Geneva was also a passionate singer and was a devoted member of the choir at Rose Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Philippians Missionary Baptist Church. In her final years she was a faithful member of New Prospect Baptist Church where even after she could no longer physically attend, she continued to make new friends and be a support to others by regularly participating in the virtual events and live streams.

Geneva is survived by one brother, Walter McCrimon; one daughter Barbara Gamboa; one son John Stuckey Jr.; and niece Darlene Palmer, thirteen grandchildren: Devin, Simone, Christy, Reuben, Micah, Natasha, Cohen, Justin, Jason S, Shawna, Jerry, Solomon, Carmen; thirteen great grandchildren: Tyree, Dellan, Jason B, Joshua, Jason N, Myla, Eden, Jade, Kaci, Samantha, Teagan, Aiyla, Remi and a host of adoring nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Geneva Stuckey will be missed immensely by all who knew her.

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