Geneva R. Irwin

December 3, 1936 - October 19, 2016

Geneva R. Irwin, a former resident of Elkins and a resident of Bridgeport, WV, met Jesus on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 with her children by her side. She was born December 3, 1936 the daughter of the late Ray O. and Wilma B. Haller. She was the ninth of ten children and is survived by her two sisters, Rachel Pingley and Nancy Haller, both of Elkins. On June 29, 1957 Geneva married John K. Irwin who preceded her in death. Together they had three children, Dr. Kimberly Irwin of Parkersburg, WV, John M. Irwin and wife Ronda and Cris Mascaro and husband Frank, of Bridgeport and two grandsons, John Bryant and Joshua Matthew that were her pride and joy. Geneva was a graduate of Glenville State College and dedicated her life to children first by being a Protective Child Service worker for the WV Department of Health and Human Services and then retiring from the Randolph County School System in 2007 as the Attendance Director. She spent her retirement years traveling to watch her grandsons play ball and enjoying her time at the Elkins YMCA, the Randolph County Senior Center and riding her bike through Bridgewater Estates. Geneva will be missed by all. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A private graveside service will be held with Dr. Mike Hopkins of the Simpson Creek Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Geneva R. Irwin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.