Geneva Blackburn McMeans

March 12, 1945 - November 11, 2017

Geneva Blackburn McMeans, age 72 of Sparta, NC passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was born March 12, 1945 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late William Byrum and Anna Lee Reedy Blackburn. Geneva was a very special lady that showed her love to her family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy Royal and husband Terry of Sparta; two sons, Mike Buttrey and wife Rosie of Mt. Airy, Derek Nathaniel Buttrey of Sparta; one grandson, Travis Buttrey and wife Lisa of N. Wilkesboro; five brothers, Jerry Blackburn and wife Wanda of Rugby, VA, Woody Blackburn of Crumpler, Harold Blackburn and wife Helen of Rugby, VA, Randy Blackburn and wife Nancy of Rugby, VA, Andy Blackburn and wife Brenda of Sparta; one sister, Lisa Williams and husband Elwood of Gibsonville; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Alleghany Memorial Hospital, especially Ashley and Dr. Arocha. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the McMeans family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.