Geneva Simmons was born to the late George Bush and Alice Keene-Bush in Clark County, Kentucky. she departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia.

She was a member of First Baptist Church Winchester, Kentucky. Geneva retired from Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by three of her sons, James, Robert, and William Lillard, a stepson; Dr. R.M Simmons and sister Mary Wright.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children Priscilla (Tony) Hughes, Carol Ann (Roy) Caywood, Ricky (Rochetta) Lillard, Fred (Gloria) Lillard, Albert (Wanda) Simmons, stepchildren; Ward Simmons, Charles Etta Simmons, godson; Ralph Miller; 39 grandchildren; a host of great and great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, JoAnn Sullivan; a special niece, Connie Smith; her two best friends Ava White and Harriett Garrett; and an abundance of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday First Baptist Church, Winchester conducted by Rev. Marvin O. King. Visitation 11:00am until time of service.

Arrangements by Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lex.