Geneva Boltz

Geneva Boltz, 85, Wilton Manors, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born December 3, 1932, in Lily, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Flurry (Milburn) Woodall. She graduated from the East Bernstadt Independent School. In 1977 she moved to Florida and opened Kwik-Kopy, which later became Sprint Printing. She operated the print shop for 25 years. She served as Broward County Elections Precinct Judge for over 10 years. She also volunteered with the Broward County schools. Geneva had a wide variety of interests and hobbies. As a young lady, Geneva enjoyed singing. She and her sister Virginia sang on the radio and were invited to tour with Bill Monroe. Later in life her hobbies and interests included travel, gardening, shopping, playing games of chance, embroidery, painting and art. She was also a very adept seamstress, making clothing for her entire family, including her daughter’s wedding dress. She is survived by her children, Lora Boltz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Debra (Joel) Sansing of Wichita Falls, TX, Timothy (Charlotte) Swartsell of Nashville, TN, Michael (Christine) Swartsell of Belleville, MI and Ralph Swartsell of Wichita Falls, TX; grandchildren, Gary, Jennifer, Jeremy, Melanie, Christopher, Adrienne, Tyler, Leanne, Leslie, and Lauren; 8 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; sister, Virginia Thomas of Richmond, IN; and favorite companion, Mackey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl John Boltz, Jr; and 12 siblings. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.