Genevieve Lance Shope Obituary
The memory of Genevieve Lance Shope of Candler, North Carolina, who passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Calvin Shope; her son Darryl Shope; her parents, James Jay "Baldy" and Lexie Crisp Lance; and her siblings, Billie Morgan, Jim Lance, Charlie Lance, Gaston Lance and Rev. R. H. "Bud" Lance.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Stamey (Gerald) of Candler, Donna Fowler (Steve) of Canton, Sheila King (Leslie) of Candler and Larry Shope (Mona) of Candler; her daughter-in-law Susan Shope of Mooresville; her grandchildren, Michael Stamey (Bridgett), Lorrie Greene (Jim), David Stamey, Toni Shope, Shannon Parton (Jeremy), Kristen Fowler, Geoffrey Fowler, Jennifer Barfield (Jason), Hannah LaFalce (Aaron), Hayden Whitley (Michael) and Ethan Shope (Kim); her great grandchildren, Ava Stamey, Cheyenne Stamey, Elijah Stamey, Shawn Solesbee, Cordell Solesbee, Matthew Greene, Zachary Greene, Sawyer Greene, Liam Nations, Ellie Parton, Kimsey Parton, Abel Fowler, Calvin Fowler, Lexie Barfield, Brantley Barfield, Larriah Whitley, Kipley Whitley, Roxie LaFalce, Jarius LaFalce, Jovie LaFalce, Raeya LaFalce, Bennett Shope and Adalee Shope; and her niece Barbara Lama. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Ridgeway Baptist Church (525 Old U. S. 19-23, Candler, NC 28715). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the WMU or Brotherhood at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 525 Old U.S. 19-23, Candler, NC 28715.
