Geneva Lockhart

Geneva Holland Lockhart, 94, of Miamisburg, passed away at Otterbein Springboro Skilled Nursing on March 19, 2015 following an extended illness.  Born October 16, 1920, in Madison County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Malcom and Serena (Kidwell) Pearson.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Raymond W. Holland and husband of 2 years, Flores Edwin Lockhart.   Also preceding her in death was her brother, Ermine T. Pearson.  Survivors include her son, Raymond (Carol) Holland of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Jane (Lloyd) McGraw of Miamisburg; stepson, Oren (Gina) Lockhart, (Humboldt, IL); 4 grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Bennett, Wes (Jami) Holland, Andy McGraw and Cathy (Richard) West; 6 great-grandchildren, Madison, Charley, Jake, Jack, Mac and Dean; sister-in-law, Roberta Pearson, one niece, several nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.  Geneva was a charter member of the Miamisburg Christian Church and was the church treasurer for the first 25 years and also past Sunday School and VBS teacher for many years.  She also helped in the family businesses, Holland Furniture Store and Holland Trucking Co. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Otterbein for their special loving care and for being her second family.  She was there 4.5 years.  She loved all of you.  Also, thank the Otterbein Hospice team for their care.  Family and friends will honor her life on March 28 at 2:00 at Miamisburg Christian Church located at 1146 Central Ave., Miamisburg, OH.  Family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00.  Her nephew, Mark Pearson, will be officiating.  Interment will be at Hillgrove Cemetery at a later date.  Arpp and Root Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Geneva's name to Miamisburg Christian Church.  Thank you.