Gena Marie Schockey, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, passed away at her home Tuesday morning July 21, 2026, at the age of 62 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on August 7, 1963, to Alfred Eugene “Gene” and Mary (Miranda) Hobbs. Gena lived her entire life in the community she loved deeply, attending Whittier Elementary School, McKinley School, Roosevelt Middle School and graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1981.
She married her loving husband, Kevin Schockey, on December 26, 1986, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Gena was a dedicated employee, working at Sunset Disposal before finding her calling at Boles Jewelry Store where she served until her retirement.
She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and Holy Name Altar Society, strengthening her faith and community through her service. In her spare time, Gena enjoyed shopping and spending time with her grandchildren, who were her greatest joy and pride. To Gena, family was everything, and she instilled this value in her loved ones.
Gena is survived by her husband, Kevin Schockey; her daughters and their husbands, Miranda and Justin Rexwinkle, and Kaley and Jake Hayden; her grandchildren, Bryer, Tayte, Hattie, Laynie, and Bowen; her mother and step-father, Mary and Gary VanderLinden; her siblings, Andy Hobbs, Debra Hobbs and Kelli and Sue Relph and her significant other, Phil Zimmerman; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Hobbs, and father-in-law, Murle Schockey.
Visitation will be held at David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, Kansas, 67337, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Rosary Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 408 Willow St., Coffeyville, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville with Father Drew Dellasega officiating. Following the service cremation will take place.
The family suggests memorials in Gena’s memory to Holy Name Catholic Church; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
In honor of Gena, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
