Geneva Ann Parker Pynes
April 8, 1943 ~ November 14, 2019
Surrounded by members of her loving family, Geneva Ann Parker Norris Pynes, 76, died peacefully in Daingerfield on Nov.14, 2019. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 16, at Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church in Pittsburg. Burial followed at Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.
Ms. Pynes, a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, was born on April 8, 1943, where she attended public school. After graduation, she became a licensed cosmetologist. Ms. Pynes worked as a hair stylist in Pittsburg for more than 40 years. She was well known in the community as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — and as a devoted prayer warrior. She was an accomplished cook who poured her love and faith into the countless dishes and desserts she cooked for family and friends until just days before her death.
Ms. Pynes treasured her extended family and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved being “Mamaw” to eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
“Miss Geneva,” as she was known by many, always had a ready smile and a kind word for those she met. She was a devoted animal lover, known to take in stray dogs and cats that showed up at her house, and a devoted Texas Rangers fan. She faithfully attended family gatherings and was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church. Ms. Pynes was a breast cancer survivor who proved to be an inspiration to many of those privileged to know her. As a friend put it, “she made the world a better place simply by being in it.”
She was married for 29 years to Bobby Pynes, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Henry Stanley and Nadine Parker; daughter Stephanie Nan Norris; siblings Stan Parker, Carrol Parker, Virginia Edison and Mary Helen Parker; and grandson Cody Norris.
Survivors include her children: Pam Norris, Reese Norris, Linda Teel (George), Gregory Pynes and Tim Pynes; and sister, Betty Parker. Grandchildren: Andy Teel (Jessica); Lane Teel; Zachary Norris, Michael Norris (Meghan); Sadie Teel White (Blake); Jordan Pynes and Josh Pynes. Great-grandchildren: Braxton Norris, Caroline Norris, Theia Norris and Tucker Teel.
Serving as pallbearers were Andy Teel, Lane Teel, Michael Norris, Zach Norris and Blake White.
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Geneva, you will be greatly missed by many. Such a good God fearing, Christ loving and living woman of great faith! You always were kind and loving and welcoming to me. Always had the the right words to say to me in the storms of this life . It is an honor and a privilege to have been allowed to know you as family. Love you and see you soon…
To my family, I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are going through. Your mother was an absolutely wonderful woman. Taking in your children's step siblings and treating them as family. I know that she was welcomed into the gates of heaven with many many of her loved ones, and I'll bet Bub ran to meet her there too. I love you all and pray for you every day. All my love! DD
I thought so much of Geneva. She was a sweet Christian lady who always made me feel better about myself after she fixed my hair. Happy to have been a friend.
I am so sorry to learn that Geneva passed away. She was my hairdresser for at least 40 years. She started doing my hair about 1977 or 78. At that time she was with Nova Wade, her aunt. I followed her every time she moved and when she told me she was retiring I was very disappointed. I told her I wasn't going to let her retire, but she did anyway. We did some things together like going to the movies and eating together sometimes. I have been having my own health problems for a few months and did not phone friends for a few months. I planned to call her when I learned of her death after her funeral. I am in tears every time I think of her. I sympathize with all of her family. Glenda