Genevieve Jo Farr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Genevieve Farr, age 94, passed away in her home in Muskogee of natural causes. Genevieve was born in Hydro, Oklahoma and graduated high school in Clinton, Oklahoma where she met her future husband of 76 years, Jack Farr. In 1955, Jack and Genevieve moved from Clinton to Muskogee with their three children, Bill, Jack Jr., and Kathe. In her varied career as extraordinary family manager, great cook and talented seamstress, business partner to Jack, devoted church member and part-time employee of First Presbyterian Church, friend to everyone she knew, and active community volunteer, sometimes Genevieve’s family wondered if she ever slept more than a few hours at a time. With all the things she managed to do, however, she always found energy to share her joy, love, laughter, and her zest for life with her family and with everyone who knew her. To all of them, she was truly their “St. Genevieve.” Genevieve and Jack enjoyed making every family birthday and holiday into a happy and special celebration. And they always made the effort to be there for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to support them at recitals, sports games, and at numerous special occasions at school or church. The two of them loved entertaining and hosting parties and events for their family and friends. They were instrumental in starting an annual family reunion with their extended family, which has been meeting almost every year for well over thirty years. Travel was always a big part of Jack and Genevieve’s lives. After their children were grown, they became seasoned world travelers and visited six of the seven continents, sometimes on several occasions. The two of them took all four grandchildren on fun and educational motor trips several times before the grandkids were teen-agers, and the whole family traveled together at times for out-of-state July 4 celebrations. Throughout their married lives, Jack and Genevieve visited every state capital. When Jack began his insurance career in Muskogee in 1975 as a New York Life agent, Genevieve was right beside him as his partner and managed every administrative detail in their office until 2018 when Jack retired. He often said that he couldn’t have done it without her support. Everyone liked calling or coming by the office and talking to Genevieve, and she always particularly enjoyed that part of her job, as well. Genevieve is survived by the love of her life, Jack Farr; her children and their spouses; her four grandchildren, and her eight great-grandchildren. All of them have been a beneficiary of her western Oklahoma wit and wisdom. A favorite saying of hers that cheerfully admonishes all of us today is, “You have to leave it nice for others.” Genevieve always did. A viewing will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory in Muskogee from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27. A memorial service will celebrate Genevieve’s life at the same location on Thursday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Cranton officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Ramp It Up Ministry Project at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2000 Haskell Blvd., Muskogee, OK 74403.

Genevieve Jo Farr

August 27, 1927 - June 24, 2022