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Geneva Leona Sewell
GENEVA LEONA GOFORTH SEWELL, age 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was a native of Meigs County, resident of McMinn County most of her life, a daughter of the late Jess Goforth, Sr. and Bertha Crook Goforth . She was preceded in death by her Husband: Jay Gather Sewell on Feb. 11, 1994, Son: Wayne Sewell, Two Brothers: Jess Goforth, Jr., Ruel Goforth, Two Sisters: Una Mae Denton and Irene Howard.
She retired from Magic Chef Mfg. Co. in Cleveland, Tenn. after 18 1/2 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include:
- Daughter and Son-in-law: Faye and Johnny Renner of Calhoun, Tenn.,
- Daughter-in-law: Edna Sewell of Athens, Tenn.,
- Brother: Dee Goforth of Athens, Tenn.,
- Four Grandchildren and spouses: Michael (Ashley) Renner, Danah (Blake) Weese, Tiffany (Gary) Fay, and Dustin (Janna) Sewell,
- Great Grandchildren: Lexy (Austin) Bradam, CoCo and Channing Mitchell, Jules and Brody Weese, and Hogan Sewell,
- Great Great Grandchildren: Isaiah, Neyland, and Ryder Bradam,
- Special Niece: Jean Womac,
- Special Neighbor: Dorthy Gunter,
- Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 6, 2019 in the Chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Mike King officiating.
Interment will be 12:00 noon Saturday in Short Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 Friday in the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Butch Carman, Dustin Sewell, Michael Renner, Gary Fay, James Parks, and Austin Bradam.
Condolences may be sent to www.laycock-hobbs/notices/Geneva-Sewell.
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements
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So sorry to hear about Geneva. Condolences and prayers for her family. It is never easy to give up our loved ones, but God will provide the strength you need.
Sincerely, Deb Boyd
Debra Boyd Dec 6 2019 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Geneva Sewell
Carolyn Lillard Dec 6 2019 12:00 AM
"She was a woman you could ride the river with!" (Louis Lamour). Prayers from Emily Parker's family
Emily Parker's family Dec 6 2019 12:00 AM
A really nice lady, at least to me and my family. We will miss her very much. R.I.P. Miss Geneva :(
William, Barbara, Brittany and Brandon Sheets. Dec 6 2019 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Geneva Sewell
William, Barbara, Brittany and Brandon Sheets. Dec 6 2019 12:00 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. The family will be in our prayers.
Taylor and Donna Hickman Dec 5 2019 12:00 AM
The best aunt anyone could ask for.aunt Geneva was all ways there if you needed her.she was just kind.understanding and compassionate and very loving...She will surely be missed.Untill we meet again I love you and will always cherish our memories...see you in heaven auntie
Linda davis Dec 5 2019 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Geneva Sewell
Helen Charles Dec 5 2019 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Geneva Sewell
Angela Adams Dec 5 2019 12:00 AM
I sure will miss your big personality and that wonderful laugh!
Liz Harris Dec 5 2019 12:00 AM