Geneve Louise Arter obituary

Geneve Louise Arter, 89, of Shady Point was born on June 9, 1937 in Williams to Herman and Dorothy (French) Hobbs and passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Graveside service to honor Geneve’s life is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau.  Burial follows in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau. 

Geneve is survived by one daughter Gina Nichols and husband Greg of Poteau; one son, Harold Dean Arter, Jr., of Shady Point; three grandchildren Brent Nichols, Wesley Arter and wife Daisy, and Spencer Arter; one great-grandson on the way, Dean J. Arter; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Arter, Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Bonita Arter; and two brothers Thomas Hobbs and Eddie Sherfield.

Geneve, a cherished member of our community, was a dedicated resident who touched many lives. With a career that began at Panama Public Schools, later was a pharmacy assistant at Young Pharmacy, and then became a dental assistant at Barrett Orthodontics. Her commitment extended beyond her professional life, as she devoted many years to the children’s ministry, serving as a Sunday School teacher and song leader, and was of the Assembly of God faith. Geneve was a beloved mother and grandmother who found immense joy in spending time with her family. Her kindness and compassion created lasting memories, and she will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

To view Geneve’s online guestbook, www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.

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