Genevieve Caylor

is honored with a Brick from Nancy Dorsey.

GENEVIEVE CAYLOR

Genevieve was born in the back hills of Arkansas. She was the oldest daughter of a family who loved the Lord and taught their children to do what was right regardless of the cost. Because the family was poor and school was so far away, Genevieve received a limited education which she always regretted. After her marriage, job opportunities had landed her in Wichita, however her heart was always in Arkansas. She has known more than her fair share of sorrow; this has made her very aware of the hurt others face which in turn created a willingness, even a drive, to help ease the sorrow.

When I think of Genevieve, I think of her unending willingness to help us and others in attaining our goals and dreams in life. When we wanted to get our degrees, she would offer to watch our daughter. It was more than just babysitting. She became a part of our family and we became a part of her family. If it had not been for Genevieve, there would have been no dreams realized. She always said she couldn’t go to school, but she could help us go to school. The result was a doctorate and bachelor’s degree.

More than that however, our daughter was raised by a grandmother who also became her best friend and confidante. Genevieve was the one our daughter would turn to for advice and the one who would listen to her. She also taught her that life included work, not just fun for a child, but one who made the work fun.

She was forever helping people out of their problems. Being a member of a church gave her ample opportunities to use her “mercy” talents. Everyone at church loved her and she was always the first one to be invited to go somewhere or help out. Genevieve felt that she received more blessings than the one that she was helping.

When she was helping people she was so happy, you could actually hear her singing! Being a “crafty” person, she would make items to cheer people up or let them know she was thinking about them. They are handmade with love. They are among my most valuable items in my house.

She may not have had much in the way of a formal education, but she was a genius in living. Genevieve made lemonade out of lemons, sweetened just right with love. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Genevieve.

William, Nancy and Kimberlee Dorsey