Geneva Lanier Burkeen

Geneva Lanier Burkeen, 89, of Newbern died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital.

The widow of James E. "Hunty" Burkeen, she was a retired employee of the old City Market Grocery Store in Newbern, a member of the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. She received a certificate from President George Bush for the 1,000 Points of Light Program for her volunteer efforts in the community.

Services will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Rev. George Butler will officiate. Visitation will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.

Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.