Geneva De Shazo

Geneva was born January 6th, 1916 on a rental farm two miles from Miles, Texas where she lived until she was ten years of age. Her father then purchased their family farm where she lived until she graduated from Miles High School in 1934. Her favorite subjects included English and Arithmetic. She met Duane DeShazo her husband of 66 years at the age of 16. She said,” The secret to a long and happy marriage was to try and please each other.” She discontinued Nursing School to marry Duane DeShazo August 30, 1941 and move to California where they lived until 1946. After the birth of Michael in 1943 and LouRee they moved to San Angelo and lived there until 1958. Duane went to work in Odessa in 1957 and the family followed in 1958 and she and Duane lived there until their last days. She once said “The most important thing in life is having a relationship with our Savior.”

Her sister remembered that they had a lot of fun times growing up. Geneva loved her family and always worked very hard. She was a master gardener and grew the most gorgeous roses and gladiolas. She returned to nursing and received her RN in the 1960’s.

Geneva was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marvin and Myrtle Boykin, two brothers Marvin Howard, and Dudley Boykin, two sisters Stella Turner, and Velma Eustis, a daughter Diane Louree Protzman, many cousins and close friends.

She is survived by a younger sister Raye Lyndle Hodges, a son Michael Duane DeShazo and wife L. Jeanie DeShazo, a Son-in-law Gerald Protzman.

Grandchildren Matthew Duane De Shazo and wife Kriston, Lara Jean De Shazo, Karri Lynn Pierce-DeShazo and wife Alisha, Shaun Protzman and wife Julie, Andrew Duane Protzman.

Great Grandchildren Harper Pierce-DeShazo, Sawyer Pierce-DeShazo, Ian Protzman and wife Elizabeth, Zoe Protzman, Skyla Protzman, and Hanna Protzman.

Great-great Grand Child Benejah Protzman. She also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Matthew De Shazo, Karri Lynn Pierce-DeShazo, Shaun Protzman, Andrew Protzman, Lara J. De Shazo and Bryan Brown.

Services: Highland Methodist Church July 9, 2020 at 10a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.