GENEVA A. HOPKINS


Geneva A. Hopkins, 74, of Raymore, MO passed February 14, 2015. Funeral service will be 3 PM Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Raymore Assembly of God 118 West Walnut Street, Raymore, MO 64083 with visitation 1-3 PM. Burial will be in Belton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smile Train, an international children's charity committed to helping children born with cleft lip and palate.

Geneva was born February 12, 1941 in Marysville, California, the daughter of Major and Ruth Mabray Henshaw. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Pauline Taylor and Betty Clay; and brother, Ervin Henshaw. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Alvin B. Hopkins; son, Doug Hopkins and wife Pam; daughter, Cindy Hopkins; and two grandsons, Reis and Ryan Hopkins.

Geneva spent 22 years serving as a teacher's assistant for the Rio Linda (CA) School District working with elementary age children and the Head Start program. In addition, she spent several years working at Montgomery Wards in Sacramento, CA helping put her own children through college.

After retiring, Geneva moved to Willard, MO in 1999 where she worked in multiple service projects including the food pantry at her church. Geneva enjoyed camping and participated in several domestic missions' projects through the Missions and Placement Services (MAPS) program of the Assemblies of God.

In 2011, Geneva moved to Raymore, MO where she lived until her passing. She was a member of the Raymore Assembly of God church and supported various ministries at the church as well as the ministry of various relief agencies such as Voice of the Martyrs.

Although Geneva had many interests, her first priority was always her family. She loved to cook and host gatherings at her home where everyone was welcome.


Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278