- Date Of Birth: July 10, 1938
- Date Of Death: April 21, 2019
- State: Georgia
Geneva McElhannon Bryson passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2019 after an extended illness. Geneva was born in Greensboro, GA on July 10, 1938 to Mozelle Turner McElhannon and Rufus McElhannon. Geneva was the eldest of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Aubrey McElhannon, and husband Sidney. Geneva leaves behind two sisters, Lois West of Union Point and Brenda Pinkerton (Randy) of Eatonton; three daughters, Ellen Bryson (Frank Sweezey), Beth Bryson, Sydney Gill (Jeff), three grandsons: Mathew Sweezey, Jarad Taylor (Santele), and Aidan Gill; two step grandchildren Debra Sweezey and Michal Leland; and seven great grandchildren, Jaidan, Tyler, Cason and Kinsley Taylor, Jessica Bowden, Charlie and Ben Leland.
Geneva was a lifelong resident of Greene County. She graduated from Greene County High School in 1956, and married Sidney on June 17th of the same year. They were married for 62 years. Geneva was a loving mother, and a devoted grandmother. She cherished time with family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an incredible cook and loved to entertain. She enjoyed playing golf, watching college basketball, and was avid GA Tech fan. She also enjoyed reading and gardening.
