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Obituary for Eugenia T. Rolfe at Pennington Funeral Home

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Genie Eugenia Tavener Rolfe was born February 1, 1955 in Galveston, Texas to Barbara and Gene Tavener. She attended Galveston public schools where she was a member of the National Honor Society, involved in the BHS choir, Trinity Episcopal EYC, and various social clubs while spending summers teaching swim classes

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Thank you for all of your support and love over the years. Though | was never in your class, you still taught me how to speak up for myself and strive to always do better. You are an amazing example of teacher, mentor and friend. Thank you for giving me a voice. Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for not being afraid to ever use your mom voice with me especially in.the middle of HEB.

My deepest condolences to your family. May you rest in peace Rolfe.

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My best friend of over 51 years,  Genie Rolfe, left this life early this morning. She fought a good fight for 5 years against that hateful cancer until she just could not go on. I was amazed by, and so proud of her strength and dignity throughout, and thankful for the grace that surrounded her in the end. I will miss her so.

When your best friend dies the pain is visceral. A part of your soul leaves with them- a huge part of your life leaves with them. We knew one another’s stories, secrets, fears and the most intimate pains and joys throughout our lives the way no one else did.  I know that we will both take good care of that knowledge because we talked about this over the past few years.  Our souls will know each other once again in whatever happens in the afterlife, just like they recognized each other in this life so many years ago.

I grieve so for her loved ones; her husband, son and his family, her sister and all of her extended family and huge network of friends. But I know she is still with us in the breezes that will blow, her beloved mountain laurel that will bloom in the spring, in the sunrises and waves of the Gulf that are always constant and gave her such joy.

Thank you, my sister in life, for all the moments, days, weeks and years. I know you’ll still be finishing my sentences, like we always did for each other, and that in the end became kind of a great tool, didn’t it, my friend? What a ride it has been! Even now, with my heart in tatters, I find myself smiling at so many memories. I can hear your laugh and see your smiles. When we meet again we will have many more adventures! Until then, soar high in the heavens my dear, dear girl! I love you.

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One of my dearest friends moved on to higher ground yesterday. Her smile reached right out to touch my heart. Her spirit and her passion for helping students grow into their best selves nurtured untold kids. Genie Rolfe made a difference. A run through Sharon’s FB pages was fruitful in gathering these memorable photos. Thinking of Frank, Nathan, Brigitte, Cayden, and Mason.

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Today my favorite teacher has left a hole in the hearts of her family, friends and students lives. Genie Roulfe influenced many of our lives. She had a belly laugh that could make anyone smile, she had a stern eye brown that would let you know she meant serious business and she had a personality that was so much fun and filled with so much love. I was extremely Blessed to have her as my teacher. She kept up with Jesse and I long after graduation because we were more than just students. Many of her students know this feeling. She cared! ￼ In 2016 Mrs Roulfe and Sharon joined us at our Balboa ALS Cook-off and we had great laughs, as always. Those two will both never be forgotten. They were filled with so much laughter, fun and memories. We know that today as they are reunited, the are reckon havoc and having a wonderful time together again. May you Rest In Peace Mrs. Roulfe, until we meet again. Thank you for loving us and sharing yourself with us. Everyone in your wake has been extremely Blessed. Love you!

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I just learned that this beautiful, sweet lady...one of my favorite teachers in all of San Marcos...went to Heaven early Saturday morning. She was one of the gentlest and sweetest souls, and I was honored when we became friends on here years ago. She was always sooo encouraging to me during my first journey with cancer back in 2015.

I went to her page to look at the pics and read what friends and family had written. This by far is my favorite pic that depicts everything about her Amazingly beautiful, sweet and joyous soul.

You will be greatly missed by us all...sending hugs, prayers and condolences to your family and closest friends. Rest Easy in Heaven, sweet soul.

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Ms.Genie Rolfe you will be missed dearly, This one hit me hard because not only was she my favorite teacher, she genuinely helped me understand math when I was severely lost. Lol

When I thought I wasn’t going to be able too pass the math exam in order too graduate Ms.Rolfe was right there congratulating me with open arms when I did !

I’m sad too hear you’ve gone home but blessed too have been taught and nurtured by such an amazing soul.

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When I was a younger teacher, I used to watch how the veteran teachers got along with their students and how they determined if a situation was a crisis or not. Genie Rolfe was one of those who I was lucky to work with that displayed warmth and character.

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This picture is one of my favorites. It exemplifies your positive energy and the happiness you projected onto others. You were my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. I wish I could tell you how much you meant to me just one more time. You were one of the reasons I loved math and wanted to become a teacher. Anyone who could handle me both as a student and a teacher, as well as you did, deserves a medal.

You truly loved kids, and you touched so many lives. I can still see the bulletin board in room 417 where you had all of the pictures of your former students. It was covered, a testament to your character and influence on so many young lives. You will be missed by so many. Love you, Genie Rolfe!

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Thank you for everything you did to help and teach me. You were awesome teacher and one of a kind person. It's sad to see you go, but a blessing that you were in my life. Thank you for being you.

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Mrs. Rolfe words can't express how you touched my heart when | was your student and after | graduated. You kept in contact with me and | just want to say thank you for being such an amazing teacher! You are the reason why | love math so much. Rest in Heaven Beautiful

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I was brought to my knees walking down a hallway and seeing this news…

My heartbreaks for the Rolfe family. Ms. Genie Rolfe was a mother to a slew of us outcasts. She never met a stranger and she loved us all. I loved my drives down those dark twisting curves to get to her house and see her smile and laugh.

When I worked at HEB, I made sure that I always walked with her and talked to her, I named it my old lady escort service, and she would come in saying where’s my escort. We talked about everything, and she was a huge driving force of getting me through college. “Don’t give up, you’re going to make a hell of a band director.”

This is a tough one…

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I can’t say enough about my friend Genie Rolfe.  She left us this morning, but not without a fight.  One of the best teachers ever, fierce advocate for her students, family, and friends.  Genie’s beautiful, generous spirit will live forever in all of us.  We chaperoned band trips, proms, and senior trips.  We served up chicken BBQ, danced in the stands at what seems like hundreds of football games, and performed at crazy teacher pep rallies.  We mentored new teachers, sponsored clubs, and broke in many a new principal.

Genie could live, laugh, and love with the best; she was the best.  The Rowdies will always be incomplete without Genie, and Sharon, of course.  What makes today tolerable is my vision of Genie and Sharon having a “salad” on whatever deck Sharon’s already found in the great beyond.  Please send love, strength, and peace to Frank, Nathan Rolfe, Brigitte Smith, Cayden, Mason, Chrissy, and the rest of her beautiful family.  Love ya, girl.

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It’s been years since high school and while don’t remember Algebra but I’ll never forget the love Genie Rolfe had for all her students. My thoughts are with her family and friends. Her light will truly be missed.

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I just found out that one of, if not my favorite teachers in high school passed away. She taught me algebra 1 my freshman year. I always wondered why my 8th grade algebra 1 teacher didn’t didn’t give me a 70 when my final grade was 69.4. I now know why. It was so that I could have Mrs. Genie Rolfe as a teacher. I was also fortunate to have her as a ‘band mom’ for all four years of high school. I think what I  remember most is that she understood me, I knew JUST exactly what I could get away with and when it was time to straighten up and listen. And believe me I KNEW WHEN TO ACT RIGHT. One of my favorite memories was our band trip to Colorado and she was one of the chaperones on our bus and I would yell for her ‘ROOOOOOLLLLFFE’ and she would answer me ‘LUUUCCAAASSS’ and then I’d said ‘make me a sangwich!!’ And after that I’d see her and she’d say ‘make me a sangwich’.

Every year around graduation time I always write a silly post about how she is probably the REAL reason I graduated high school. I confided in her that I wasn’t going to graduate… two weeks later I walked that stage. I always called her ‘THE REAL MVP’. Thank you Mrs. Rolfe for all of the lives you touched  and all of the lives you changed, especially mine.

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One of my favorite human beings has passed away. Mrs. Rolfe was such a strong woman. If I needed anything she would do her best to make sure she could provide assistance. I spent most of my time at San Marcos High School sitting in her office making her laugh with my jokes, & sneaking out of class to go talk with her (while eating her snacks). I know she’s smiling down from heaven cheering me on for graduating. If you knew Mrs. Rolfe, you know that she would go above and beyond for her students and loved ones. I loved this lady so much . This one hurts deep

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“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” George Shaw

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Saddened to hear the loss of our dearest teacher, Mrs. Genie Rolfe.  May her love and protection guide us from above as it did on earth.  Much love to you for all the patience you had with all of the neglected children of this community.  You were a blessing to me and unbeknownst to all.  May your memory exist where there is love and laughter.  May you Rest In Peace, Sweet Lady.  You are loved.

“For whatever we lose, like a you or a me, it is always our self we find in the sea.”   e.e. Cummings

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Wow. What a great person that heaven gained today. I remember she really helped me out when my dad passed away senior year. She was tough but because she always knew my potential as well as others. Sending prayers to her family.

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It was an honor and privilege to be Genie's principal at San Marcos High School. A blessing indeed.

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My HEART is BROKEN I just found out one of the best teachers I worked with has gone to FLY with the ANGELS. SHE was my daughters MATH teacher. This TEACHER always had a smile on her face. This ANGEL always took her students under her WINGS and made sure they received help when needed. You will be missed Genie Rolfe . I am so SAD.

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Oh my. I LOVE HER SO MUCH. She gave way more than she took. I she was my teacher 3 of the 4 years of high school. At times was more of a mom than my own. She kept me straight and out of trouble. I was in her room almost every morning before school and always gave her a hug before every dance/band performance. I loved how she always seemed so happy to pass out the plumes before half time. She inspired to give back and to be like her as mom. I know your heart is broken and it is a loss that can never be filled. But know she made this world better and she will be missed. Praying for your comfort as God welcomes her home.

She will live forever through every child she taught.

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Nathan, I am absolutely heartbroken to hear of your precious mom’s passing. She was such an outstanding and much loved woman and educator. She put everything she had into the education of her students and making sure they knew they were loved and supported. She loved her colleagues deeply and they felt it. She will missed by so many far and wide. Please know that we are thinking of and praying you all in the days ahead. Much love to you all

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Nathan, to go from a student of your mom to one of her colleagues was such a blessing. I'm thankful I was able to publicly thank her for inspiring me years ago at convocation. She was a true blessing to her colleagues and most especially her students. My deepest condolences my friend.

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This news breaks my heart. I remember when Genie came to SMHS in 1982, when you a baby, Nathan, and she was a force of nature for decades: a strong advocate for all students, fiercely defending and loving and teaching those who needed her guidance and love the most. Her smile, her sideways glance, her sense of humor and her serious dedication to family, friends and the school were unmatched. I will miss her so much.