Geneva Y. Rupe, age 82, of Gallipolis, died Thursday October 26, 2023 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Center. Born March 3, 1941 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Mamie Casto Gillenwater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Paul Donavon Rupe; son, Keith Rupe; brothers, Don, Bob, Lewis and Carlos Gillenwater; sisters, Norma and Linda Gillenwater, Rudy Stewart and Shirley Thompson; and by 1 grandchild.

Geneva was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother. She also taught GED classes for several years.

She is survived by her children, Penny (Glenn) Litman of Gallipolis, Betty Bush of Columbus, Paul Rupe Jr of Jackson, Cathy (Justin) Williams of Gallipolis, Kevin (Nettie) Rupe of Gallipolis and William Rupe of Gallipolis; sister, Pat Savage; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM. till 8:00 PM.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com