Geneva E. Humphries: Obituary

Mrs. Geneva E. Humphries, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Geneva E. Humphries was born March 24, 1935 to Griffin and Adell (Palmer) Thomas in Lumpkin County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 64 years, Russell Humphries.

Geneva was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, The Young at Heart, and The Shoal Creek Goodwill Circle. She loved to travel with family and friends, with the Golden Wheels Club, and other travel clubs. She visited most all the US states and several countries to see God’s beautiful creations. She enjoyed her family, growing beautiful flowers, and working her may talents. She was known for her handmade gifts.

Geneva was a second mom and nanny to so many. Their door was always open with a warm welcome. Russell and Geneva took their girls and friends camping, they traveled far and near with the grandchildren’s clogging team. They have so many extended family members and they were the best at being great-grandparents! She had so much love for her family and friends. All that knew her loved and admired her.

Geneva is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrell and Jackie Sisum and Kathey and Michael Thomas; grandchildren, Jody and Deana Self, Michael and Nellie Joiner, Eric and LeAnn Thomas, James and Kellie Garrett; great-grandchildren, Alston Self, Bryson Self, Joslyn Self, Madlyn Self, Cooper Joiner, Jackson Thomas, Lilly Thomas, and Mack Garrett; brothers and sisters, LC and Zoella Thomas, Theiron and Syble Thomas, Grady and Becky Thomas, Genell Thomas and Larry Clark, Danny and Mildred Pardue, Stanley and Lori Thomas; sisters-in-law, Ruth Fain and Janice Humphries; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Danny and Susan Thomas; her favorite dog, Princess.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Stacy Dyer, the Rev. Chris Anderson, and the Rev. Randall Ewing will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home and again from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland