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Genevieve Hutchison of rural Omaha

Genevieve Hutchison, age 99 and a lifelong resident of rural Omaha, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2018, in the Wabash Christian Village.

Genevieve was born near Omaha on July 22, 1919, to the late Jesse and Pearl (Rister) Ramsey. Genevieve was married to Curtis Brockett on Feb. 4, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1961. She later married David Milligan and Bob Hutchison who both also preceded her in death.

She was a beautician working from home for more than 50 years before retiring.

Genevieve was a lifelong member of the New Hope General Baptist church north of Ridgway. She was a devoted Christian who lived her life for the Lord. She loved her church, her family, and loved being "Nana" to all of her grandchildren.

Genevieve was truly from the Greatest Generation, and it showed in her faith, work ethic and respect for others. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by many.

Genevieve is survived by her son Don (Connie) Brockett of Omaha; daughter, Mary Beth (Richard) Sutton of Norris City; daughter, Susan (Jack) Jourdan of Evansville, Indiana; one sister, Wilma Harrington; eight grandchildren, Kurt Sutton, Kerry Sutton, Courtney Neal, Ben Brockett, Katie Seely, Beth Bowen, Jennifer Heuer and Jessica Dulworth; and 24 great grandchildren.

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Ramsey and Dr. Charles Ramsey, and a sister, Lola Stoer-Field.

Funeral services for Genevieve will begin at noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at the New Hope General Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church starting at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger Hobbs will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Old Cottonwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope General Baptist Church in Genevieve's memory and envelopes will be available at the service. Cox & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. You can send a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com.