Genieve Cohlmia's Obituary
Genieve Cohlmia, age 101, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021. Born March 1, 1919 in Waynoka, Oklahoma, she married Thomas J. Cohlmia on May 8, 1938, and they spent 55 happy years together prior to his death on May 24, 1993. She graduated from high school in Waynoka in 1936 and moved to Buffalo, Oklahoma when she married. Tom served overseas in World War II until 1945, and they settled in Wichita , Kansas in 1950. They moved to Dallas, Texas in 1985. Genieive was loved deeply by her family and friends, and she demonstrated her great love for them through her many selfless acts. She was a consummate cook, specializing in Lebanese food and fried chicken, and she prepared hundreds of family dinners throughout the years where she invited all the family as well as any and all friends. She was always full of grace and laughter, and she had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, especially for the Bible. Genieve was a beautiful lady, an impeccable dresser who always took pride in her appearance, but more than that, she had a servant's heart, and she spent countless hours serving others through her church, Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church of Dallas. She was active in Eastern Star, Lioness Club and St. George Orthodox Church o f Wichita, Kansas Women's Association. Genieve is survived by her daughter, Patricia Gabriel and her husband Frank; her two sons, Dr. Mike Cohlmia and wife, Garland, and Dr. Greg Cohlmia and fiancée, Jennifer Rush; five grandchildren, Kimberly Dominy and husband David; Dr. Brent Gabriel and wife, Leah Kay; Candice Unger and her husband, Michael; and Chad Cohlmia. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews and a large number of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Adele Cohlmia; her three sisters, Florine Razook; Pauline Razook; Madelin Ruffin; and her brother, Sam Cohlmia. Also preceding her in death is her granddaughter, Stacey Homra and her husband, Allen and her great-grandson, Trey Homra. Genieve was the perfect embodiment of the Proverbs 31 woman: "Her children rise up and call her blessed. Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:28-30. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Crystal Creek Assisted Living for their loving care of Genieve in her last years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Sts. Constantine and Helen Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1225 East Rosemeade, Carrollton, Texas 75007.
Mother's Private Funeral Service is at 10:30/11:00am Friday January 29th. Live streaming will be available with youtube. Please share with family and friends.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWr9FmU-Ps0FByuQB0I-R7w/live
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