Geneva McKinnis

Geneva Doris McKinnis, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau.

She was born in Puxico, Missouri, to Grover and Alice Haggerty Hartle.

She and William "Bill" McKinnis were married July 17, 1948, at St. Louis.

Geneva was smitten by the handsome race car driver who swept her off her feet. They shared a beautiful life together for more than 60 years. She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She had an amazing love for animals, most especially her beloved dogs. She loved to dance and sing, and had a passion for beautiful flowers, cooking and her country. She loved dressing for every occasion, and was always recognized for her ageless beauty, fashionable style and gracefulness. She had a funny, quick wit and was known for her cute cliches, known better as "Ginny-isms."

Geneva was a lifetime member of Red Star Baptist Church, VFW Auxiliary No. 3838, SEMO District Fair Association Committee, Cape Girardeau County Election Committee and Auxiliary Elks Lodge No. 639.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia (Rocky) Prasse of Chesterfield, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Linda McKinnis of Cape Girardeau; three grandchildren, Ryan Prasse of St. Louis, Jessica (Rob) Prasse of Chesterfield, Missouri, and Dustin McKinnis of Cape Girardeau; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Prasse and Kayla Prasse, both of Chesterfield; two sisters-in-law, Sharon McKinnis of St. Louis and Alice McKinnis of Imperial, Missouri; and nieces and nephews.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband; son, Michael McKinnis; grandchild, Brett Prasse; parents; brothers, Bill and Norman Hartle; and two sisters, Jean Hardy and Evelyn Bond.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 14, at Ford Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial service will follow at noon Friday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family would like to thank Saint Francis Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.