Hendersonville - Genelle C. McCall, born June 16, 1934, died peacefully on Friday June 14, 2024

Born in Rosman, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. Chappell and Nettie Lyday Chappell.

She was preceded in death by her husband James W. McCall Sr, originally from Cathy's Creek whom founded and owned a successful Optical business in Hendersonville, N.C. know as Hendersonville Opticians.

Genelle retired after 30  plus years employed by Ball Corporation at their Arden, North Carolina location. She remained at Ball Corporation until the Facility was closed. She worked on the line as a Jar Inspector.

Genelle is survived by her youngest brother, Clark W. "Jr" Chappell of Rosman, NC, son James W. McCall ,Jr and daughter Cheryl Lynne Valli of Hendersonville,

NC, six grandchildren, Mark D. King, Asheville NC, Kimberly A. McCall, Columbus, N.C., Rebekah L. McCall, Hendersonville, NC, Anna (Cheyenne)Rose of Arizona, Michael Valli of Idaho, Coleton L. Russell, Penrose, NC and eight great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends June 20, 2024 with a graveside service to follow at 2:30pm at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Shriner's Children Hospital or St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be Genelle's desire

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.