Geneva Small 1946-2021
REYNOLDSBURG — Mrs. Geneva Small, 75, transitioned to eternal rest Thursday, Oct, 14, 2021, at Mount Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital in Columbus.
Mrs. Small was born Feb. 13, 1946, in Memphis, Tenn., a daughter of James Sr. and Lula Mae Roberson White.
A loving homemaker, Geneva was a lifelong member of Nevels Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the pastorate of Bishop Emmitt Nevels. Her favorite hobby was gardening. She had a green thumb; therefore, her house was filled with a variety of plants and flowers.
She leaves to rejoice in her lifelong legacy, eight children, Elizabeth Small, Linda J. Young, Johnnie Lee Small Jr., James L. (Sarah) Small, Erica L. Small, Andrew L. (Laurie) Small, Ruth A. L. Small and Phillip A. Small; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Lettie B. (Isaac) Elam; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, James White Jr., and brother, Billy J. White. Her late husband, Johnnie Lee Small, whom she loved and cherished very much, died in 2002.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.
Services of love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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