
Geneva Ling
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Geneva Luvene Ling entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 5, 2020. Geneva was born February 17, 1937 in Collins, MS, to Bemmer and Anna Luvene. Geneva was a civil servant at Shaw AFB for over 40 years, retiring in 2016. She was also a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church, serving on the senior choir, senior missionary, Pastor's Aide and the kitchen ministry until her health declined. Geneva is survived by her children: Arlene Ling and Rose Ling of Charlotte, NC; Edgar Ling (Mandy Bumby) of Beaverton, OR. Three grandchildren: Tyler Ling of Napa County, CA; Blake Ling and Amaya Ling of Beaverton, OR. A special nephew she helped raise, Keith "Chip" Magee of Grand Prairie, TX. Her siblings: Allean McClinton of Los Angeles, CA; Ella Mae Basurto of Gulfport, MS; Billie Smith of Tacoma, WA; Jewel (Terry) Revies of Hattiesburg, MS; John Luvene of Tacoma, WA; Rev. James Luvene of Dyersburg, TN. Special family friends: Arthuree Johnson & family; Geneva Russ and family; Deacon Charles Harris; Gary and Anne Hall; Rosa Davis; and Geneva Angevine and family. Adopted sons and daughters: Kaldejia Faulk and Valencia Gadson; Steve Adams and Seiya Adams; Debra Smith and Deandra Smith; Tarsha Johnson and Detuan Johnson. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at South Hill Cemetery, Hattiesburg, MS. Services entrusted to Forrest Funeral Home, Hattiesburg, MS and AE Grier and Sons, Charlotte, NC.
