A funeral service for Geneva Charlene Wiltse, 71, of Karnack will be held at 2:00p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Chad Roberts officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be held Monday, September 18, 2017 at Downs Funeral Home from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Ms. Wiltse passed away September 13, 2017 in Longview, Texas.

Geneva Charlene Wiltse was born May 09, 1946 in Eastover, South Carolina to Roland and Eva Sarah Drawdy. Charlene had a big heart and a deep love for people and animals alike. She enjoyed her Chihuahua and loved raising them. She loved the beach and although she never learned to swim it never stopped her from getting in the water. Charlene enjoyed and looked forward to her daily coffee and tea. No day was complete without one or the other. She was a loving mother who never showed favoritism to one child. She was both a nurturing and loving mother and grandmother. Charlene was a caring woman who would always listen and help no matter who you were. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Charlene is survived by her children, Kenneth Ard, Cheryl Reeves, Crystal Wiltse, Sandy Denise Bass, and Amanda Kelly; grandchildren, Kenneth Ard, Sarah Martinez, Britany Kizziar, Brian Bass, Harlie Hollis, Travis Atwood, Amy Kelley, Deva Myers, Misty Adams, and Chris Wiltse; a brother, Talmadge Drawdy; and a sister, Gloria Ackerman. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren who have yet to be born and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Preceding Charlene in death were her parents, Roland and Eva Sarah Drawdy; son, Tony Ard; grandsons, Richard Kelley and Michael Kelley; and a brother, Robert Drawdy.