The Excelsior Standard, July 3, 2026

Geniece Lee “Chicky” McPike, 75, of Graham passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port.

Geniece was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Yakima, Wash., to Dean V. and Velma L. (Wescott) Hansford.

She was a 1969 graduate of Kent-Miridian High School in Kent, Wash. She was the best stay-at-home wife and mother. She later worked for Tyson Foods. She was a devoted Christian woman and grandmother, and enjoyed her Conway Twitty.

She married Frank Parkison Jr. on Jan. 27, 1971. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2009.

Later, she married Eldon McPike on March 20, 2010. He preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 2020. She also was preceded by her parents; sister-in-law, Donna Hansford; and brother-in-law, Alan White.

Geniece is survived by her daughters, Helen (Jim) Hopkins and Darlene (Adam) Greeley; and six grandchildren, Sherry Huetten, Ashley Hale, Les Hancock II, Elizabeth Waters, Carolyn Greeley and William Greeley. She also is survived by 18 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Jim Hansford and John (Peggy) Hansford; and two sisters, Karen White and Deanna Hansford.

Cremation care has been provided by Price Funeral Home. Per Geniece’s wishes, no services will be held.