Genevieve O. Newsome-Gowan's Obituary
Decatur – Genevieve O. Newsome-Gowan, 96, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Decatur.
Genevieve was born December 14, 1919, in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Denier) Gordon. A hard working mother, Genevieve retired from Borg Warner. She was an active member of Covenant Methodist Church in Port Orange, FL, where she also served on many boards and committees.
She is survived by her children: Arlene Enlow of FL, Maribelle “Ann” Vest of FL, Chris Vaughn of Decatur, and Gayle Gordon of FL; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Doris Greene, John Gordon, Jack Gordon and Wayne Gordon; 2 step-daughters, and many step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Genevieve was preceded in death by 3 husbands, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 1 step-son.
Services to celebrate Genevieve’s life will be 2 pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Genevieve O. Newsome-Gowan is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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