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Geneva "Gene" Pogachar Smith, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She was born July 14, 1924 in Dyersburg, TN to Mary Eva Anderson and Jake Pogachar. She married Robert Stoner "Bob" Smith on November 8, 1947 in Fort Worth, TX and later moved to San Antonio, TX. They were married 53 years. She worked as a Teller for First Federal Savings And Loan Association and later became a Collector. She graduated Durham Business College in 1955 where she studied Accounting. On June 8, 1959 her and Bob welcomed their only child Jill Ann into the world who they loved and adored. She and Bob were members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Geneva was a devoted Christian and loved volunteering for her church. She volunteered for her daughters Girl Scout Troop managing the cookie sales. Most of all she loved her daughter and stopped working to raise her. She enjoyed walking daily, dancing, singing, laughing at jokes and playing pranks, and talking to her friends and family. On May 1, 1988 a beautiful granddaughter, Brianna Morgan Mapes came into their world who they both loved so much. Bob died in 2001 and in 2004 Gene had a stroke and later moved to Timberhill Villa Retirement Community. On February 3, 2005, a beautiful great granddaughter was born, Chessa Nevaeh Hartley-Mapes who became the apple of Gene's eyes. Gene loved parties and she loved going to her son-in-law's sister's Ann Sobeczek home on all special occasions. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister; Pearl Lotton. She is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, her son-in-law Joe Daggs who brought a smile to her face every time she saw him, and her nieces and nephews Debbie Brooks, Clayton Lotton, Jr., Rebecca Smith, Russell Smith, and Jim Smith and their children. Visitation for Geneva will be at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North on November 25, 2012 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial Service will also be at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North on November 26, 2012 at Noon 12:00p.m. and a burial service will follow at 1:30p.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in her honor may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 6914 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229,210 614-3742.

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Geneva "Gene" Smith

July 14, 1924 - November 13, 2012