Genevieve Hosey

Genevieve May Hosey, 89, of Cass, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte, WV.

Born June 6, 1936 in Webster Springs, WV, she was one of nine children of the late Oscar R. and Stella G. Carpenter Brooks. Genevieve was a homemaker and was very nurturing. She enjoyed crocheting, feeding the birds, planting flowers, and gardening. She also loved fishing, playing horseshoes and dominos, and watching WVU Mountaineer Football.

In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Hosey; daughter, Lucy Payne; a son-in-law, Denver “Junior” Carpenter; three sisters, Annive “Annie” Clark, Rosa Lee “Rosie” Clark, and Marlene Brooks; and four brothers, Carl, Harley “Gene,” Arley “Net,” and Jesse Brooks.

She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Carpenter of Buckhannon, Kathy Gum (Ricky) of Cass, and Rena Bump (Paul) of Salem; a son, Leroy Brooks (Lea Ann) of Buckhannon; a sister, Isalea Carr of Parsons; a son-in-law, Carl Payne of Webster Springs; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many family acquaintances.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.