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Genevieve "Genny" May Dick Withers, 79, of Sedalia, formerly of Hughesville, died Friday, September 17 at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. She was born May 13, 1931 in Sedalia, a daughter of August and Katherine (Whiteman) Dick. On July 3, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church in Sedalia, she married Ralph Harvey Withers, who preceded her death on May 27, 2002.
Genny was raised in Sedalia, Missouri and was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the choir. Prior to her years as a teacher's aide for the Sedalia School District, Genny worked at various businesses around town: Tullis Hall, Pepsi-Cola, Gibson's, and Bothwell Hospital. Genny and her husband Ralph enjoyed going out dancing on the weekends and made many friends over the years. She also enjoyed gardening and caring for the hummingbirds in the summer. Surviving are a sister, Joanne Dotson of Kansas City, MO and a sister, Dorothy Furnell of Sedalia. Also surviving are two sons Paul (Marcia) Withers of Hughesville and David (Dianne) Withers of Sedalia. She is also survived by grandsons John Withers (Christina) of Grain Valley; Justin Withers, Robbie Withers, Eddie Withers of Sedalia; Ron Mosier of Windsor; and a granddaughter Heather (Greg) Slagle of Ketchikan, Alaska; Great-Granddaughters: Abbigail, Morgan and Sarah and a Great-Grandsons Braylon and Charlie.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son Gary J. Withers, on September 5, 2007.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10am on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. William Miller and Fr. James G. Betzen officiating. Pallbearers were: John Withers, Justin Withers, Dennis Furnell, Brian Dotson, Greg Harrell, and Mike Knaus. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Dick, Leo Dick, Marvin Ehlers, John Knaus, Glen Bottom, Bob McCarty and Dan McCarty. Burial was be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rosary began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel with visitation following until 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart School in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel.
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