Geneva J. McCannon, 93 of Sedalia, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the University Hospital in Columbia.

Geneva was born November 3, 1930 in Mansfield, Missouri, daughter of William F. and Fay (Rockwell) Draper. She graduated from Raytown High School in 1949. Geneva's first date with the love of her life, Leland Sherman McCannon was on July 4, 1949. They were united in marriage on December 14, 1949. The couple purchased a farm at Warrensburg, and later, another farm near Knob Noster. She worked at the Warrensburg Shoe Factory before transferring to the Town and Country Shoe Factory in Sedalia, working for 30 years between the two. Geneva also worked at Unitog until 1992.  Upon retiring, the couple moved to Sedalia. Geneva was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Sedalia, which she loved to attend. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger. Geneva faithfully took care of Leland for the remainder of his life.

Survivors include her two children: James Orville McCannon; Linda Sue Jennings (Vic) grandchildren: Lyle Jennings (Tina); Misty Jennings Gach(Chris); 5 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; sisters: June Stubblefield; Doris McGowan; Roberta King; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband; brothers: William Draper; Oscar Draper; Jerry Draper; and sisters: Lenora Love; and Lois Lester.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Dr. Nicholas Gray of Broadway Baptist Church in Sedalia officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery, located southeast of Warrensburg. Pallbearers will be Galen McCannon, Stanley McCannon, Ron Blum, Greg Gooch, and Chris Gach.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Broadway Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.