Genevieve "Jenny" C. Weller

RICHMOND, Ind. – Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1930, in Connersville, Indiana, to Alfred and Ellen Wood, her family moved to Richmond early in her life. Jenny was a proud graduate of Richmond High School, Class of 1948. She attended Ball State Teachers College in Muncie before returning to Richmond, where she met and married William C. Weller Jr. in August of 1950. Together Bill and Jenny raised three children, Robert S. Weller, Jeffrey A. Weller, and Rhonda S. Weller. She was a working mom most of her adult life. On the job, she was photographer at Olan Mills Studio, a bookkeeper at J.M. Hutton Co., and for more than twenty-five years, executive secretary for the Purchasing Manager at Kemper Brothers of Richmond. Jenny managed to find the mom time to be a barber, teacher, nurse, cheerleader, and taxi driver. In the summer she was at the ballpark with scorebook keeping track of the on field exploits of Bob and Jeff. She could also be found poolside at the municipal pool timing Rhonda in various competitions. In the 1960’s, Jenny could be found at Forty Lanes, bowling for the Kemper Keglers in the Wednesday Nite Keds ladies league. She and Bill also combined with another couple in the 1970’s at Do Re Mi Lanes in a mixed doubles league. A long time Methodist, Jenny converted to the Catholic Church (Holy Family) in 1982. She found closeness with a church community that she thrived in and cherished. Jenny also served on the Parish Council and served for a time as president of the Women’s Club in addition to being a Eucharistic Minister. She retired from Kemper in 1988. Four years after Jenny retired, Bill retired from more than 25 years at GTE. The two embarked on a Chicago to San Francisco Amtrak trip. While Bill joined her on some bus mini trips with a motor coach group to Reds games, Jenny joined her regular travel ladies’ group on trips all over the Midwest and beyond. When they weren’t on the bus, these wandering women were serious about their Euchre. Friends for more than 40 years, Jenny considered these friends an extension of her family. She and her friends also enjoyed the Richmond Symphony and Civic Theater. Bill and Jenny celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2000. Bill passed away in 2002, and Jenny focused on her friends, hobbies, and family. She fought oral cancer and survived five surgeries that deprived her of clear speech and the enjoyment of dining with her friends. Jenny moved to Muncie following one of those surgeries in 2019 where she resided at Morrison Woods Assisted Living Center in her remaining years. She was a gifted seamstress throughout her life. Jenny loved to craft, quilt, and stitch. Her quilts and crafts were often gifts for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her three children, Robert S. (Sue) Weller of Muncie, Jeffrey A. (Karen) Weller of Muncie, and Rhonda S. Weller of Richmond; grandchildren, Scott (Renee) McCarty, Jason (Kate) Webber, Mitchel Jacob, Christina (Mike) Geis, Jason Weller, Erin (James) Hickey, Robert (Britney) Weller, Jenny (Jay) Wigger, and Amy (Jason) Allgood; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Ian, Jalynn, Reid, Marin, Landon, Riley, Gabe, Tayler, Caroline, Molly, Brady, Jayce, Liam, Carter, Lincoln, Callum, and Piper. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Weller Jr.; grandson, Keith S. Jacob; parents; and a brother, Gene L. Wood. Visitation for Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Deacon Jim Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Earlham Cemetery Veteran's Field of Honor, next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, c/o Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Genevieve "Jenny" C. Weller

April 29, 1930 - March 30, 2023