Genevieve Ilfrey Lincoln


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Mar 7th, 2008

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  • Death Date: Mar 7, 2008

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Biography: Genevieve Ilfrey Lincoln, age 86, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008, surrounded by her son, Hospice Home Care nurses and her special caregiver. She was born in Cedar Bayou, Texas, on February 8, 1922, to the late Ivy Clarence and Ora Glen (Casey) Ilfrey. Genevieve was a proud descendant of the founders of the Texas Republic. She grew up in the Baytown, Texas, area and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where she was a former Miss Robert E. Lee. She later graduated from Louisiana State University where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Genevieve loved the company of her friends and family throughout her life. She enjoyed boating in good and foul weather, dancing as long as the music played, and playing bridge with enthusiasm, if inattentively. She was a gracious hostess and had a great capacity for conversation and merriment. Her grandchildren loved her bread, butter and sugar sandwiches. She is remembered with love by her family: Charles Knox Lincoln, II; Lt. Col. James Merritt Culbert Lincoln, his wife Olga and son Misha Moiseyev Lincoln; Ivy Glen Lincoln, his wife Jacqui and family Naomi, Chris, Katie and Chloe Stratton, Sarah and Len Mendel-Johnson, Julia, Matt, Bishop and Cassidy Sites, and Daniel Ilfrey Lincoln. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the staff of UAMS Reynolds Senior Health Center and to all of the medical professionals and caregivers who helped care for Genevieve for the last several years of her life. They would also like to thank the Pleasant Valley Living Center for the care they provided during Genevieve's last few weeks. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Mt. Holly Cemetery, officiated by The Reverend Dan McKee. A reception will follow at the Little Rock Country Club. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St, Little Rock, AR, 72206. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(15)
Don Keene
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ivy, I have just today learned of your mother's passing and entered this registry saddened by the news. However, after reading the uniquely wonderful personal writing that honored your mother, I close this entry with both 'a wink and a smile'. May our Father continue to bless you and your family through, in and by our LORD. Amen. With Love and In Christ, Don & Family
Gene Dunaway
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ivy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your family. May she rest in peace. Warmly, Gene & Bev
Jan (Woods) Eastwood, Martha Woods, Jim Woods
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our family extends our deepest sympathy.
Rob Wheeler
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ivy, so sorry to hear of the death of your Mom; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely,
Rob Wheeler
Austin, TX.
Nancy Whitney Vogt
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Ivy and Jacqui, I remember your mom clearly, she was a beautiful lady. "Nan'c"

Bobbie Buchman
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy.
I enjoyed knowing her during the time we were in the bridge club together.
G. Hoffman, LPN
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Charles and family,

Am going against my self-imposed restrictions, but just wanted you to know:

Your gave Ms. Genevieve the upmost: a passing with dignity and the maximum of potential leading to that. It waa without discomfort or distress and peaceful.

After you left PVLC, I went in to pay my respects and came away with this: "Son-of-a-bitch!! I'm home. Thank you!!!

Thank you for sharing her with me. It and she were so very special.


Gail Bellingrath
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Charlie, Merritt, and Ivy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I, too, loved Genevieve and have grieved at her passing. The obituary was so appropos! I will never forget the dinner parties on Van Lee, nor the wonderful times on the aft deck of the "Golden Girl". Genevieve was truly the quintessential hostess. It was through her that I learned the joy of entertaining. I regret, however, that I never got her recipe in life for "making lemonade out of lemons". I will always remember her fondly. Charlie, I admire you for taking care of Genevieve all these years. It was a promise kept.

My deepest condolences to all of you,

Gail Bellingrath
Charlotte Voss
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
On behave of my mom Mabel Voss, we express our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Charlotte Voss
Marilyn Brodie Archer
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ive and Jacqui,our prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your Mother. Marilou Brodie and Marilyn Brodie Archer
Clay Gilliland
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Charles;
I am sorry to learn of your loss. We are all thinking of you and your family.
Clay Gilliland
John M. Jungkind
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ivy,

I was very sad to hear that your mother has passed. I will always remember the joint birthday parties that she had for us when we were young boys. Your mother was always very kind and was such a gracious lady. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless.
Sue & Archie Senn
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Charles, We were saddened to learn today of your mother's death. Please find comfort in knowing that you were a wonderful son who always took great care of your mother. We remember that you spoke fondly of her. She sounds like a special lady! With our sincere sympathy.
Mabel and Charlotte Voss
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

On behave of my mom Mabel Voss we send our warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy.
With deepest sympathy,
Mabel and Charlotte Voss
Judy Dillow
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear family, I am Jillian's mother from England. She was so fond of Genevieve and loved her dearly. I know Jill will miss her and I admire the care and special attention you gave her. My thoughts are with you.

Judy Dillow
England Flowers

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