Biography

Genevieve E. Sleeth, age 95, entered into her Savior’s presence on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria.

Genevieve was born on November 20, 1914 in Maywood, Illinois to Orville and Pearl (Ifland) Perkins. She married Clifton Sleeth on September 11, 1932 in Momence, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1984.

Genevieve is survived by one daughter, Karen (Roger) Walters of Morton, Illinois; one foster daughter, Jackie (Carl) Overman of Norfolk, Virginia; three grandchildren, Robin (Mark) Lucas of Morton, Illinois, Kimberly (Lee) Policky of Russiville, Indiana, and Renee (Steve) Watkins of Mossville, Illinois; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Duward and her sister, Doris.

Genevieve worked as a sales representative for Avon for 23 years and she was member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Peoria.

A private graveside service will be held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens preformed by Warren Parr, a friend of the family. Memorials may be made to Bel-Wood Nursing Home.