Genevieve Scheffing,97, of Troy, MO, passed away at Elsberry Health Care Center on Aug. 11, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1923 in St. Louis to Pierre G. and Edna Louise (Feiker- Smith) Kreher. Genevieve attended the local schools along with her four brothers. She graduated from high school at Ritenour High School.  On March 9, 1943, she was united in marriage with Walter E. Scheffing. To this union were born three children: Richard, Donald and Sondra. Genevieve was an assistant vice-president at Continental Bank and Trust in St. Louis for over 20 years, until her retirement. In the early 80's, they moved to Lincoln County so they could be closer to family. They moved to Bradenton, FL and enjoyed the sunny weather for about eight years. Walter and Genevieve then moved back to Troy.They enjoyed spending time with children,grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, taking care of her roses, canning vegetables and cooking. Genevieve took excellent care of their household. Genevieve was the one who took care of the finances and made sure everything ran according to a schedule. She was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her two children:  Donald and wife Helen Scheffing of Wildwood and Sondra and husband Ronald Kaibel of Troy, daughter-in-law, Dina Scheffing of Fenton, six grandchildren, Richard Scheffing, Karl Scheffing, Robert Scheffing, Ann Sharp, Craig Kaibel and Jamie Kaibel, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, her parents, her son, Richard Scheffing and her brothers, Alvin, Glennon, Donald and Richard.

A graveside service to be held on September 3, 2021, 10:45 a.m., at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Memorials- Elsberry Health Care Center Activity Fund c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com