Genevieve L. Nichols

Harrisburg- GENEVIEVE L. NICHOLS, age 77, of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:20am on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Genevieve was born November 12, 1931 in St. Ann, IL, the daughter of Frank and Velma (Varvel) Dixon. She married Robert Nichols. He preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Nichols was a member of the First Opportunity Baptist Church in Carrier Mills. She worked as a domestic housekeeper and waitress. Survivors include two adopted daughters- Dawn Higgsby and Pauline Richardson Special Friend- Roger Tull of Harrisburg, IL Two Brothers- Don Dixon of Pontiac, IL Bill Varvel of Terre Haute, IN She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the First Opportunity Baptist Church in Carrier Mills and also at Duffy Funeral Home in Fairbury, IL. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Fairbury, IL.