Barbara M. Genser
April 20, 1928 - April 4, 2012
Barbara M. Genser, 83, of Higginsville, Missouri died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Born Friday, April 20, 1928 in Somerville, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Albert Hurst and the late Emma Whitney Hurst. Mrs. Genser lived in Higginsville since 1950, moving from Somerville, Massachusetts. She married Glendon R. Genser on April 9. 1949. She worked as a financial teller at AT&T before retiring in 1984 and enjoyed membership in the "Telephone Pioneers" club . Mrs. Genser was a member of the First Baptist Church in Higginsville and worked as the church librarian for many years. Preceded in death are one daughter, Evelyn Ferlet, one brother, Harold Hurst, and one sister, Doris Harper. Surviving are husband, Glen, of the home, sons Gary W. Genser of Higginsville, MO, Steven R. Genser of Little Rock, AR and Keith Genser of Corder, MO; 7 grandchildren; Chase Genser, Megan Genser, Jacob Genser, Maria Genser Elwood, Christina Frerking, Gary G. Genser, and Jamie Bowen; and 5 great grandchildren; Lane Frerking, Kennedy Frerking, Bryce Bortka, Caelyn Genser and David Bowen, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach St., Higginsville, Missouri. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the City Cemetery in Higginsville. Pallbearers will be Steven Genser, Keith Genser, Chase Genser, Jacob Genser, Gary Gene Genser and Adam Beck. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church New Building Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com
Barbara M. Genser, 83, of Higginsville, Missouri died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Born Friday, April 20, 1928 in Somerville, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Albert Hurst and... View Obituary & Service Information