Service Details
Service for Geneva will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, 4600 County Line Road in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, December 15 at 11:00AM. Her visitation will be at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM until the time of service. Geneva will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery on Osborne Boulevard following the conclusion of her service. Family and friends will meet at the entrance of the cemetery by 1:00PM.
You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtube.com/live/AEMKTzMGP88?feature=share
Mrs. Geneva A. Bridgewater (nee: Macklin) was born on May 21, 1927 to Christine Brown and Roosevelt Macklin in Memphis, TN. Geneva accepted Christ at a very early age. She later became a member of Christian Valley Church under the fellowship of Rev. C. H. Taylor in Gary, IN. Geneva graduated from Manansas High School in Memphis, TN in 1945. She worked as a laundry attendant at Methodist Hospital in Gary, IN for 22 years until her retirement.
Geneva leaves to cherish her memories two sisters; Mrs. Georgia Brown of Racine and Mrs. Barbara Stewart of Dime Box, TX; one brother; James (Brenda) Stewart of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Geneva was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Stewart; her father, Roosevelt Macklin; her daughter, Gwendolyn Bridgewater; her sister, Evelyn Brown; and her brothers, William Stewart and John Stewart.
The family would like to thank her Hospice Nurse, Mary Floyd; her long time friend, Imogene Adams; and her nieces, Sharon Stewart and Latisha Childers.
Service for Geneva will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, 4600 County Line Road in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, December 15 at 11:00AM. Her visitation will be at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM until the time of service. Geneva will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery on Osborne Boulevard following the conclusion of her service. Family and friends will meet at the entrance of the cemetery by 1:00PM.
Dorothy M Bizzle says
Sending my Deepest Condolences to Georgia Brown and Family in loss of her sister praying for strength and comfort
Love Bizzle Family
Kassie says
Geneva was only with us a short time but she touched the hearts of everyone that met her while she was with us. My condolences go out to her family.
Rina Lambert says
I would like to extend my deepest regrets with the passing of Ms. Geneva.
Emogene Adams says
Rest in heaven my dear friend, we met 53 years ago and we continued our friendship to the end. You will be truly missed😪. Emogene Adams
Neal Vinella says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Geneva Bridgewater. Lost contact with her when she moved from Gary, IN. Prayers and condolences go out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace…😭😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The Winslett Family from Gary, In