JOHNSON – Geneva Persinger, 87, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. 

She was born March 24, 1939 to Henry Miller and Lena (Nusser) Miller.

She married Everett Persinger Aug. 11, 1973. He preceded her in death.

She graduated from high school in Sylvia before attending Emporia State Teacher’s College in Emporia.

She started her teaching career in Halstead, later teaching in California and Nevada before returning to Kansas. She spent 31years in the same classroom prior to her retirement in 2000.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, The UMC Bell Choir, The United Methodist Women’s Group, The Stanton County Hospital Auxiliary and often donated quilts to their fundraisers and she spent time volunteering at The Store House Thrift Store.

She enjoyed quilting, with many road trips to quilt with groups across the state and of course, trips to quilt stores with her longtime colleague and friend, Candee.

She was known for NEVER missing an opportunity to bless those she loved with cards for EVERY occasion, whether it was a birthday or holiday season. 

Survivors include sons, David Lehman and wife, Debbie, and Chris Lehman and wife, Diann; stepchildren: Joe Bob Persinger and wife, Heidi, Kelly Dean Persinger and wife, Kayla, and Darla Jean Leiker and husband, Ron; brother, Laurence Miller; sister, Esther Smith; 11 grandchildren: Melissa McNell, Rachel Lehman, Hannah Morris, Mike Lehman, Jess Kittoe, Colten Lehman, Trista Wisely, Nesha Paioletti, Jenna Payne, Kyle Doberer and Kaleb Persinger; and seven great-grandchildren: Easton Lehman, Emma Morris, Flora Morris, Adah Reid, Emersyn Wisely, Benjamin Wisely and Addilyn Wisely.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and five siblings.

• Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at Johnson First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeremy Amerin presiding.

Graveside will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at the Wellsford Township Cemetery in Wellsford.

Memorials are suggested to the Stanton County Hospital Auxiliary in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.