Genie Johnson Sigler
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Oct 11th, 2015
- Death Date: Oct 11, 2015
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Biography: Genie Johnson Sigler died on October 11, 2015. Born October 5, 1942, she was the daughter of Eugenia Peek Johnson and Willis Witherspoon Johnson, Jr. She was a 6th generation Arkansan. She attended Little Rock Public Schools and graduated from Lausanne School in Memphis, TN, where she was elected Miss Lausanne. Genie attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Genie married the love of her life, William (Bill) Sigler on June 17, 1967, and they were married for 48 years. They had one daughter, Beth Sigler, who was also the love of her life. She lived all of her life in Little Rock and was a member of the Junior League of Little Rock, Little Rock Garden Club, the Colonial Dames in the State of Arkansas, and the Country Club of Little Rock. Genie was a Garden Club of America Approved Judge in Floral Design. She had a passion for Pilates and a special talent for design, both floral and home. Genie loved her family, her friends, and her church. She was a lifelong member and a Deacon of Second Presbyterian Church. She also loved traveling and spending peaceful weekends at Lakeside Country Club and annually the month of August in Epworth Heights, Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Beth; sister, Beth Bridgforth (John) of Forrest City; sister-in-law, Martha Sigler Guthrie of New Orleans; nephews, David Bridgforth of Washington D.C., Byron Guthrie of Portland, OR, and John Guthrie of Silver Springs, MD. She is also survived by a host of close cousins and dear friends. Genie?s memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. A reception will follow the service in the church?s Second Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Second Presbyterian Church, Arkansas Children's Hospital, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
Dwight
I was saddened to know of Genie's passing. What a heart break and loss. My thoughts are with you,
Mary Healey
My heart goes out to you and your dad. I hope the tremendous love and prayers surrounding you now help get you through this tough time.
Kim
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers,during this most difficult time.She was a wonderful person,who will be missed.
Kristin
Thinking of you and your dad in your time of grief. I'm so sorry about your mom! Let's grab a coffee or dinner after things settle. Love, Kristin
I was so sad to learn of Genie's passing. I am thinking about you and praying for peace for you family. Come see us soon!
Jill
What a lovely lady..my hopes and prayers are that since your retirement, you both got to enjoy everything you desired,just in too short a time. I understand the loss of a wife and best friend. Live goes on, not the same, but does go on. We are both lucky men to have had the pleasure of wonderful wives.
Thoughts are with you and your daughter
Dick
San
We are so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time. Love you. Mary
We express our sympathy and ask for God's blessings and comfort.
Love,
Liza, Chris, Fenley, Henry, & George Wright
We are so sorry for your loss! Joan has fond memories of Mrs. Sigler teaching at St. Mary's, and we were surprised to hear about her passing. You are in our prayers, and we know that God will provide you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
With love,
Dave & Joan (Eichler) Simon