Mother Geneva Bryant (Staton)
February 5, 1914 - August 26, 2016
Mother Geneva (Staton) Bryant 102 years, of Passaic, New Jersey finally made her transition on Friday, August 26th, 2016 after a full and long life. Born on February 05, 1914 in Hobsgood, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Caniville Staton and Sarah Whitaker. She resided in Garfield before moving to Passaic, New Jersey where she resided for over sixty five years. She was a member and the Mother of 2nd Timothy Baptist Church of Passaic for over twenty years; she also attended church in New York for many years; and attended the Annabelle Shimkowitz Senior Center of Passaic for many years.and was honored by the Mayor of the city.and President Obama Mother Geneva Bryant worked in a uniform factory designing Army uniforms, at No. #6 school annex, Passaic. and Presto Lock in Garfield. She leaves to cherish her memory: her son Vincent Staton and daughter in law Ida Staton both of Passaic, NJ; one daughter Leora “Dukie” Staton of Passaic, New Jersey; favorite aunt Elizabeth Joyner of North Carolina and 12 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 8 great great grands a host of nieces and nephews. Miss Geneva is predeceased by her husband Willie, two daughters Bernice Staton and Elaine Bryant. a granddaughter, Shirley, a sister Leonia, nieces and nephews from N. Carolina To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mother Geneva Bryant (Staton), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Mother Geneva (Staton) Bryant 102 years, of Passaic, New Jersey finally made her transition on Friday, August 26th, 2016 after a full and long life. Born on February 05, 1914 in Hobsgood, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Caniville Staton... View Obituary & Service Information