Genevieve M. "Genny" Patrick, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 12, 2022. Genny was born on February 22, 1927 in Monroe, MI to James Levi and Sarah (Navarre) Baum.
She had lived in the Stockbridge area since she was three years old. Genny enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and canning. She was a wonderful baker, baking bread and making specialty cakes for graduation and weddings. She worked for Dart Container for 20 years. She was also a member of Jeruel Baptist Church.
Genny is survived by six children, Wanda Bradley of Jackson, Charlene Brown of Pleasant Lake, Doug (Carol) Patrick of Grass Lake, Calleen (Larry) Cavender of Munith, Dianna (Ted) Carpenter of Stockbridge, and Carson (Toni) Patrick of Munith; 17 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren (plus 1 on the way), and 21 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Salyer of Stockbridge, and two brothers, James (Edna) Baum of Alabama, and Laverne Baum of Pleasant Lake. She was preceded in death by her son, Dakota Patrick, and infant son, Mark Patrick, grandson, Joseph D. Brown, great-grandson, Casey Kemplin, sister, Myrtle Doxtader, and brother, Merlin Baum.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Jeruel Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Swieringa officiating. Burial will follow at North Waterloo Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., as well as on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jeruel Baptist Church or Harmony Cares Hospice. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
