Genevra Means

Genevra Means, 94, of Weirton, died Sunday, December 1, 2002 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born on August 6, 1908 in Lewis County, WV, a daughter of the late A.J. Spray and Adeline Hinter Spray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard S. Means on January 28, 1995; her brother, R.C. Spray; and her sister, Lucille Marsh. Genevra received her degree in education from the Glenville State College and taught grades 1-8 in a one room school in Lewis County for several years. Upon moving to Weirton in 1939, she became a very active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. She was a devoted wife and mother and a wonderful friend to those in need. Genevra is survived by one son, Gerald Means of Morgantown; two daughters, Donna Getsinger and her husband Karl of Minneapolis, MN, and Carol Henry and her husband Michael of Morgantown; and two grandsons, Travis Henry and his wife Erin of Nashville, TN and Matt Henry of Morgantown. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be Sunday from 1 PM until time of services at 2 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Weirton. Pastor Nathan Gragg will officiate. Entombment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 3432 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P.O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062