Genevra F. C. Begg, 95, of Sparta, died Friday, November 2, 2007 at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. She was born on March 17, 1912 in Sparta to Dr. F.C. and Genevra (Johnson) Thome. She grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School. She graduated from Lawrence College in Appleton, WI and then attended Ward Belmont School for Ladies in Chicago, IL.

     Genevra married Raymond V. Begg on March 31, 1945. He passed away on October 12, 1956. She was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Sparta. She enjoyed traveling exclusively in the United States. Genevra was an only child.

     She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

     Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, with Reverend David Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta.

     Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.