Geneva B. Bearden

Geneva B. Bearden, 90, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 at North Georgia Assisted Living.  She was a lifetime resident of Dawson County and was a member of Dawsonville Baptist Church.  She retired from USDA after 30 years working with the “best people, farmers.”  She had been on the DFCS Board, Library Board, Jury Commission, and worked as a church clerk.  She was valedictorian of the Class of 1950.

In the past, she enjoyed going to church, meeting friends at the Pool Room to visit and drink tea at their reserved table, basketball games, class reunions, reading, meeting old friends for lunch each month, and family get togethers.

After God, her family was the dearest thing in her life to Geneva and she felt “so blessed.”  Survivors include beloved children and mates, Dr. Debra and Mike Lister, Joey and Betty Ann Bearden, Sherry and Emmett McCord, and Barry and Linda Bearden; adored grandchildren, Justin Bearden, Jenna and Josh Carpenter, Megan and Matt Murphy, Mallory and Alex Aycock, Jamie and Gerson Rodriguez, Kacie Bearden, and Karlie Bearden; cherished great grands, Jaydon Bearden, Emelyn Brown, Mason and Kate Murphy, Thomas and Hudson Aycock; Mateo, Lola, and Rosalia Rodriguez;  and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband Bill Bearden, parents Edwin and Nell Burt, and sisters Margaret Kennedy and Evelyn King

Funeral services will be held April 23, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Wilson Pruitt and Rev. Cory Gilleland will officiate.  Interment will follow at Dawsonville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday April 22 from 3:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday From 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dawsonville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 935, Dawsonville, GA  30534, or your favorite charity.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.