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.

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