Paula Gene (Genie) Owens

April 24, 1945 - August 19, 2021

Paula Gene (Genie) Owens OWENS, Paula Gene of St. Louis, Missouri was born April 24, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Eugene and Pauline Walker. Genie passed away at the age of 76 on August 19, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Genie was a loving mother and grandmother, full of kindness and generosity for all her family and friends. A retired librarian and passionate reader, she obtained a Masters in Library Science from the University of Missouri. Genie was a librarian at the St. Louis Community Colleges at Forest Park and Florissant Valley for over 25 years. She also had a sacred spot in her heart for the Missouri Botanical Garden. She is survived by three (3) children — Chris (Emily) Nussbaum of San Francisco, California; Sarah (Dave) Ringkor of St. Louis, Missouri; and Robert (Kelly) Hillman of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and seven (7) grandchildren — Bea and Annie Nussbaum; Harrison and Maggie Ringkor; and Rhyann, Jaxon, and Kendyll Hillman. Arrangements are being handled by Chapel Hill Mortuary in Kirkwood, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1 Selma Ave. in Webster Groves, on September 4th at 11am, followed by memorial visitation and inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery at 10301 Big Bend Rd. in Kirkwood at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VOYCE, Speaking Up For Quality Long Term Care, https://www.voycestl.org/ways-give/donate/ and the Missouri Botanical Garden, https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos, and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com.