Genevieve Rottnek
Obituary
Genevieve was born January 3, 1942 in Hixson, Tennessee to Louis Pryor and Bessie Mae Young. She was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest brother, James L. Boyd and her sister Esther Jones.
Genevieve was a dedicated and faithful member of the New Horizons (formerly Overland) Presbyterian Church. She was an ordained elder serving many terms as Clerk of Session and on various committees.
She retired after 35 years with the US Postal Service.
Left behind to celebrate her life, are two daughters, Marca Rottnek and Rhonda (Ralph) Mcclain-Wright, three step-sons, Brian (Tania), James (Malou) and Alan (Dawn) Rottnek, and three brothers, Louis, Lebron and Nathaniel Young, the brightest lights in her life, Justin Louis Rottnek and Tyler J. Wright. There are 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 11 nieces and four nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and her “bestest buddy”, Linda Lehmkuhl.
Written by Genevieve Rottnek
Tribute
If my mother had a trademark phrase, it might have been, “If you know better you can do better.” While this is a sad time for all who knew our mother, we are certain she wants us to look to our blessings and be thankful for them. To that end, my sister, brothers and I would like to tell you about our blessings, and thank our mother for all that she has given us.
Thank you Mama, for teaching us what it means to be a beautiful person who leads with love for teaching us to be phenomenal women and stand-up men. Thank you for guiding us towards our inner strength, teaching us to love ourselves as well as enabling us to love others unconditionally.
Specifically Mama, thank you for being our one-woman cheering squad at every sporting event, academic performance and honoree event. Thank you Mama for being the most incredible mother to us all. Thank you for being an amazing grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Thank you for being our universal problem solver. Forever diplomatic, you mediated more conflicts than can be counted, along with providing “in house” therapy. When needed you were our: money manager, tax consultant, financial backer, and bill collector. You truly were the wind beneath our wings.
Thank you Mama, for these and all the things that made you our Mama.
Written by Marca, Rhonda, Brian, Jimmy and Alan
Here is to a life well lived. Have a safe journey home my friend. Till we meet again!
Beautiful
My Aunt was such a beautiful lady. She showed me how to keep my poise in most situations. I could always count on my aunt to keep it real with me. She would let me know when she didn’t agree with my choices but still let allowed me the freedom to follow my own path. I am sure gonna miss our Saturday talks, but I’ll alway think of you as I watch the birds eat from the feeders on my balcony. Love ❤️ you Aunt Ginny!!!
This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. I learned alot from you and as I’ve gotten older I have learned to appreciate your wisdom. You will be missed dearly but I’m happy you are at peace and no longer in pain. I’m glad you were able to see Marca become the successful proud woman you knew she could be. That was important to her. Rest well you have earned it
I’ll always think of you when I see fire flies. Chasing them in your yard as a child. They remind me of your brilliant smile and the warmth it brought. Rest In Peace and may God grant me the strength and wisdom to leave behind as strong a legacy as you have left. I love you and will see you again.
What A Beautiful Phenomenal soul you were I am truly goin miss our talks I could always call you for advice encouragement & strength You Will forever be in my Heart ❤️ My Beautiful Auntie Rest In Heavenly Peace ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
So many beautiful memories of Miss Genevieve chatting over the fence in the backyard throughout my childhood. Such a wonderful, special light in this world and will truly be missed. Rest in Paradise Queen Genevieve!
Mom, You are now whole again as you were when you were born & you are free from all pain & suffering. God’s love was with you each & every day. You shared that same love with us all no matter what was going on in your life. Thank you Mom for blessing us each day as God blessed you. You are with God now in heaven. Mom is a very special person to us all. If it wasn’t for Mom when she was married to dad we would not have done most of the things we did. Mom had to always talk sense into Dad’s brain & Mom worked hard at trying to keep Dad on the straight & narrow path n his life but he choose a different direction n life. God & Mom will be keeping watch over us for the rest of our lives. When we feel sad please always think of the good times, the laughter & smiles. Thank you sisters for everything you have done with & for Mom.
Whenever I saw Genevieve, I told her that she was a classy woman. She was so well put together. She was gracious too. She will be missed always.