Geneva Bell “Jenny” Kisner Conner, 83, of Morgantown, gained her wings and began her heavenly journey on Nov. 17, 2022, at Stonerise Healthcare in Morgantown.
Jenny was born to Raymond Roy and Iva Bell Howdershelt Kisner on July 8, 1939, in Crellin, Md. She spent her childhood in Corinth.
Jenny is survived and will be missed by her children and their spouses, including one son, William (Loretta) Conner, of Brave Pa.; and six daughters, including Geneva “D.D.” and Kenny Yost, of Jakes Run, Elizabeth “Libby” and Randy Durr, of Morgantown, Cheryl and Gerry Mayfield, of Cheat Lake, Arlene and Reed Swaney, of Smithfield, Pa., Irene Conner, of Canonsburg Pa., and Patricia and Ted Barr, of Morgantown.
Jenny was a loving grandmother to many grandchildren, who she cherished. They include Michael and Oliver Conner, Bradley and Jennifer Yost, Clint Wilson, Bethany Harrington, Andrea and R.J. Durr, Serena Mayfield and Jared Mayfield, Sarah Burnsworth and Stacey Daughenbaugh, Cierra and Cheyenne Curfman and Bryant and Braden Barr. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.
Jenny proudly graduated with her general educational development diploma in May of 1987. She celebrated with family and friends, who honored her accomplishment after raising seven children. Jenny loved to travel. Some of her most memorable trips included Hawaii, Ireland, Canada, the West Coast, Disneyland, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., various cruises and she loved visiting the many beaches along the East Coast. Jenny loved wearing her “bling,” loved her desserts and coffee, was an amazing roller-skater and loved listening to Elvis while driving her car, which earned her the nickname “Road Runner.”
Jenny’s family and many others have walked in her honor as part of her team, “Jenny’s Memory Keepers” in the Tri-County Alzheimer’s Walk since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several years ago. Everyone wore their purple proudly as they celebrated her life while doing their part to help bring awareness to the disease.
Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, and was the last surviving member of her family, including Frank Kisner, Emma Schaefer, Helen Reall, Nellie Farley, Donald Kisner, Gordon Kisner, Bessie Kilman, Amy Critelli and Raymond Kisner.
The family will receive friends at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, and again from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. on Monday with Pastor Rose Saunders officiating. Jenny will rest at the Olive Cemetery, Pentress.
The family wishes to thank the fine staff in the Memory Care Unit at Stonerise Healthcare, Morgantown, who provided excellent care for their mother and also wish to thank WV Caring, whose Hospice care was exceptional and truly appreciated.
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