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SHENANDOAH - Geneva S. Yager left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born May 9, 1936, to the late Ambrose T. and Bertha Mae (Lam) Shifflett.
On April 29, 1955, she married the late Russell S. "Workie" Yager and began a love affair that lasted until his death on Aug. 24, 1999, and beyond. After he died, she was heartbroken, never fully happy or healthy until Sunday morning, when she joined him in Heaven.
She is survived by her six children, Sharon Yager-Conger and Jim of Elkton, Kathy Cave and Red, Randy Yager and Tammy, all of Shenandoah, Lisa Herring and Lynn of Elkton, Doug Yager and Jo Ann, Carol Turner and Ronnie (Boy), also of Shenandoah. She cherished her family and considered her sons- and daughters-in-law as her own.
She had 13 grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy; she also had two stepgrandchildren that she was very proud of, along with five great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved to cook for and spend time with.
She is also survived by a brother, Melvin Shifflett of Harrisonburg; a sister, Marguerite Shifflett of Elkton; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie May.
She loved her Church, The Church of the Valley, in Shenandoah, and her entire church family. She had two dear, dear friends: Millie Comer of Stanley and Gail Comer of Shenandoah, who were always there for her.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at The Church of the Valley in Shenandoah with Pastor Alford Comer officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Family and friends will be welcome at Geneva's home or any of the children's homes at anytime.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of the Valley, 6859 U.S. 340, Shenandoah, VA 22849, or The Shenandoah Rescue Squad, 544 Fourth St., Shenandoah, VA 22849.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.
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