Geneva L. Kynard was affectionately known as "Beanie" to many who knew and loved her, although she despised every letter of the word. She was born in Rosedale, Mississippi on August 28, 1959 to the union of Edna and Herman Hudson Sr. Geneva was blessed with her wings on May 6, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Geneva was educated in the Toledo Public Schools and went on to receive an Associate Degree in Certified Dietary Management from Owens State College. Geneva was employed at many restaurants and several eating establishments in and around Toledo, Ohio.
She dedicated her life to the Lord at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Upon her death, she was a member of Cornerstone Church.
Geneva had three loves; family first, her work and traveling. She was blissfully married to her husband Timothy Kynard, for 13 years. She was blessed with two daughters, Latory Jordan and Ebony Hudson.
Gee had the unique talent of bringing family together. We would often gather for food, fun and festivities at her home. She loved everything about cooking; she started in the food service industry very young and continued the remainder of her working career.
Gee got bit by the travel bug over a decade ago. It began with a trip to New York City and she traveled as far as Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Belize. Comically referred to as "The Old Lady Crew", Gee would arrange an annual adventure for herself and her sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Hudson Sr.; brother, Vernon Hudson; and sister, Brenda Hudson-Phillips.
Geneva will be sorely missed by her husband, Timothy; daughters, Latory and Ebony; and mother, Edna (Walter) Hudson-Dennis; grandchildren, Naviah, Torrian, Devin, and Bailey; great granddaughter, Nylah; sisters, Rosetta (Eugene) Blakely, Cathy Hudson, and Tamara Hudson; brothers, Edward Porche, Herman (Jacqueline) Hudson Jr., Oneal Hudson, and Clyde Hudson; God children, Truli Ashford and Jayden Thomas; along with a host of family and friends.