Genevieve Norma (Smith) Ruddle , age 93, of Franklin, WV, passed away on July 14, 2021, at Pendleton Manor, under the care of Hospice. She was born on July 13, 1928, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Verna (Hammer) Smith and Gordon Preston Smith.

Genevieve was a 1946 graduate of Franklin High School, where she was an avid basketball player. She attended Madison College (James Madison University) and she had worked for many years at the Franklin Meat Market, before retiring in 1988. Genevieve was a homemaker and helped on the family farm. She was an active member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church.

Genevieve was united in marriage on October 25, 1950 to Raleigh M. Ruddle, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2013. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lois King (2005) and Patsy Puffenbarger (2017).

Surviving are: a daughter, Sharon (Raymond) Harr, of Franklin, WV; a son, Tracy A. Ruddle of Franklin, WV; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends at Pendleton Manor.

Genevieve's family will receive friends on Saturday, July 17, 2021, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, any Pendleton County Rescue Squad, or Pendleton Manor Therapy Department. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.