Geneva Mae Durr

Geneva Mae Lofton Durr was born in Natchitoches, LA on July 20, 1942 and passed away on January 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Geneva was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals and treats for her family and friends. She was known as Neva to the many children she cared for in her home daycare over 40 years and took pride in their accomplishments as she did her own children. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Henry Lofton and Lula Mae Lofton Stevens; her husband of 52 years, Don A. Durr, Sr.; and brothers, Wade and Carl Lofton. Survivors include her son, Don A. Durr, Jr. (Michelle); daughter, Angela Pardue (Ron); twin sister, Janette Brooks; five grandchildren, Emily Keltz (Tyler), Laura Durr, Ryan Pardue (fiancée, Haylee), Traci Pardue, Caroline Durr; and one great-grandchild, Georgia Mae Keltz; along with those in her extended family. Visitation for friends and family to share their memories will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside with a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Beulah Cemetery near Marthaville, LA. Honoring Geneva as pallbearers will be Ryan Pardue, Tyler Keltz, Tanner Mays, and Michael Shipley. The family would like to thank all of those who cared for her during her last days, especially the doctors and nurses at Willis-Knighton Pierremont.