Genevieve Pearl French passed away peacefully surrounded by family and in her loving parents' arms Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.
Genevieve was born Oct. 22, 2022. During her short stay of 13 days here on Earth, she quickly touched many lives and was deeply loved by her family, friends and medical team. Her brief life was a great gift to all of us and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her until her last few precious hours.
Genevieve is the daughter of Jeremy and Katy Hensley French of Jackson. She is survived by four siblings, Matthew, 18, Mya, 16, Anson, 9, and Jace, 9. Her paternal grandparents are Cynthia French and the late Joe French of Painton, Missouri. Her maternal grandparents are Cathy Hensley and the late Robert Hensley of St. Charles, Missouri.
The visitation will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri.
The funeral Mass will begin after the visitation concludes at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the church, with the Rev. Tomasz Piotr Wilk presiding. She will be laid to rest next to her Grandpa Joe at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Glennon, Missouri.
Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Missouri, is assisting with the arrangements.
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