Claris Marie Genius

May 22, 1938 - December 25, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Claris Marie Genius will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with Rev. Chad Partain officiating. Interment will follow at Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home of Alexandria. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in the chapel. A second visitation will be held from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM on Thursday morning, also at Kramer Funeral Home. Claris Estes Genius, 83, of Alexandria, was born on May 22, 1938, and passed away on December 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Vonnie Estes; her brother, B.C. Estes, Jr.; her husband Dale Genius; and Dale’s daughter Nicky Genius. Claris graduated from Pineville High School. She married the love of her life, Dale, in 1977 and they were married for 39 years. Claris lived an active life and had 3 children. She began a career in banking at Guaranty Bank, saw through the transition from Guaranty to Hibernia Bank, and ended her banking career after 13 years. After banking, she and her husband, Dale, spent their time traveling the country to buy and sell antiques. She loved the business and the life she and Dale built together. Toward the end of their lives, Claris and Dale had one fur-baby that they adored named Gretchen. Claris was a wonderful homemaker, mother and entrepreneur. She loved working outside in her yard and was heavily involved in her community as a devout member of the Sanctuary Society at St. Frances Cabrini Church, a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, volunteer at the Louisiana History Museum, and she and Dale were members of the old Car Club. Claris always knew how to step in and help in any situation and her family is certain that she has definitely earned her wings. Those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Noland J. Lachney Jr., Deirdre Marie Lachney, Roland James Lachney, and James Branchard Genius; ten grandchildren, Mandy, Dusty, Rene, Brandy, Matt, Brittney, Jimbo, Sandi, Jacob, and Damien; and 16 great-grandchildren. She will always be dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Online notes of condolence to the family can be made at www.kramerfunerals.com