Geneva Lee (Murphy) Sommers 93, passed away February 25, 2020 at American Village in Indianapolis.
She was born in Hope, Arkansas on April 12, 1926 to Sherlie and John Brice Murphy. As a young girl, Geneva loved to dance, go to the movies, and eat the watermelons Hope was known for. After attending Hope High School, she worked at a local basket factory until she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to join her sister and was hired by Eckrich Meats.
In Fort Wayne she married in February 1953 the love of her life, Don Sommers. She enjoyed cooking and supporting the music and sports interests of their son, David. She and Don were charter members of Faith Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. In 2010, Geneva and Don relocated to Indianapolis to be closer to family.
Geneva is survived by her husband Donald; son David Sommers MD (wife Sandra Long Sommers) and granddaughters Betsy, Carly and Kit Sommers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Earl, Ben and Olin; and sisters Murrell Rollins and Nellie Cornelius.
She was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She will be sorely missed.
Geneva loved the Lord and will reunite with Don and her family in heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 6600 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11 AM at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
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