Cora Velma Geiger

1911 - 2015

Cora Velma Geiger obituary, 1911-2015, Boonville, MO

BORN

1911

DIED

2015

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Cora Geiger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 9, 2015.

Cora Velma Brownfield Stegner Geiger, 104, of Boonville, MO passed away on September 8, 2015, surrounded with love in her home in Boonville.



Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Elliott officiating. Visitation will be before the funeral from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Billingsville, MO.



Cora Velma was born on a farm September 5, 1911 in Pilot Grove, MO to Thomas and Daisy Fritts Brownfield. She graduated from Pilot Grove High School and received a bachelor degree from Missouri Valley College. She taught school for 18 years in various places: Longwood, Lone Elm, Mt. Sinai, Bunceton, and Boonville, MO. She married her high school sweetheart Richard E. Stegner on September 10, 1935. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1961. She married Charles W. Geiger, a close family friend on June 10, 1972. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2001. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Billingsville, MO for 80 years and enjoyed singing in the choir and being a soloist. She was also a member of Retired Teachers and DAR.



She is survived by two daughters, Cora Wisdom, Gladstone, MO and Carol Fowler, Marshall, MO; one step-son, Bill and Marilyn Geiger, Boonville, MO and one step-daughter, Anne Geiger, Live Oaks, TX; 4 grandchildren, Jason and Bekah Fowler, Jenea and Cliff Smith, Richard Wisdom, and Cassandra and Kevin Swan; 6 step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 7 step-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.



She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Mabel Ellis, sister Alice Tavenner, and brother Ernest Brownfield.



Cora will be remembered as a person who was extremely proud of her family and church family. She was honest, caring, devoted, and very talented. Her motto was the Golden Rule, by which she lived. She will live forever in the hearts of all who knew her.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. John's United Church of Christ, % Building Fund in Billingsville, MO and Hometown Home Care and Hospice at 101 Furr Street Fayette, MO 65248



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February 16, 2016

Laura Crane

Sally and Carroll and all your family
members, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sally's mother, Cora Geiger.
It was wonderful to receive her input last year on our family history efforts. Laura Crane, Columbia, Missouri

September 26, 2015

Marilyn Gerling

This beautiful lady, her daughter and grand daughter came to my house on Cora's 100th birthday. Cora was wanting to visit the home she grew up in and eventually got married in. The house is located on Ghost Holler Road in Pilot Grove, Mo. We owned the house at the time so I gladly took the ladies to see the house. It was an amazing afternoon for me because Cora gave me a lot of history of the 2 story brick home which her father built. I'm sorry to hear of Cora's passing, but I know she had a very full life, because at 100 years of age she was very much in charge of what she wanted to do.

September 23, 2015

Tammy Jones

Mrs. Stegner was my second grade teacher at Central. I remember she made us toe the line but was also so sweet and loving to us - as the best teachers are. May she rest in peace.

Posted by Tammy Jones

September 12, 2015

I am just sick to learn about Cora Velma's death as I was planning to visit her this week. Godspeed dear friend.
Susan McKinney Bockoven
Louisville, KY

September 11, 2015

Mary Thompson

Cora and Carol, we all will share wonderful memories of your mother. Aunt Cora Velma was a true inspiration for all of us. She truly loved all of her family and lived a full life with dignity, poise, and grace. She was very talented and had a loving personality. Love her smile and her laugh.
Mary Ellis Thompson, Linda Goldammer and family, and Mark Welty and family

September 11, 2015

Martha Overshiner

Cora and Carol, Karl and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss her smile at church.You both were very lucky to have such a wonderful mother and she was also lucky to have such loving daughters. Our prayers are with you.

September 11, 2015

Julie A. (Brownfield) Slocum

We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Cora Velma will be fondly remembered. I will cherish the homemade crocheted doily she gave me and all the other memories we all shared! Take Care and God Bless!!

September 11, 2015

Jenny Windsor

Cora & Carol - My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I still remember the delicious home made vegetable soup she made for us to eat before a basketball game when I stayed all night at your house while in high school. Also my oldest son had her for a teacher in grade school at Central Elementary School in Boonville. You were so blessed to call her your mother and she will be missed.

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