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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Geneva Garner
Shirley
January 11, 1954 – September 12, 2025
Geneva Garner Shirley, 71, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully in her home on
Friday, September 12, 2025. Geneva was born on January 11,1954 in Duluth, GA to the
late Clifford and Claudia Garner. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Robert
Shirley on January 21, 1972. Geneva and Robert went on to have 4 children; Jeanette in
1973, Robby in 1974, Vickie in 1976, and Mickey in 1977.
Geneva worked as a EVS Tech at Northside Forsyth Hospital for 25 years. She loved
going to work each day and getting to see her friends and coworkers. She was a hard
worker and enjoyed what she did. She hardly ever missed a day of work. Everyone that
had the pleasure of meeting her always commented on how sweet and kind she was.
Geneva will be remembered as one of the kindest, most caring, selfless, and loving
people, with a big heart. She was a loving wife,mother,grandmother and great
grandmother. She loved being with her family, getting to go on vacation, and little
weekend getaways. She enjoyed playing Yahtzee with anyone that would sit down and
play with her... for hours. In her quiet moments, she found joy in Bible coloring on her
phone, and she was known for being a night owl nearly every night.
Geneva is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Claudia Garner; husband Robert
Shirley, brothers Tommy Garner and David Garner, and sister Judy Shirley.
Geneva is survived by her children, Jeanette and Billy Nelson, Robby Shirley and Sasha
Bobo, Vickie and Anthony Frachiseur, Mickey and Faith Shirley. Grandchildren Daniel
Brewton, Megan Brewton, Lindon Shirley, Christian Shirley, Maddy Shirley, Delsin Shirley,
Toby Shirley, Aj Frachiseur, Chris Frachiseur, Mikey Shirley, Matthew Shirley, Melody
Reeves, and 22 great grandchildren, Brothers Gene Garner, Jerry Garner, and Tracy
Garner, Sister Betty Bailey and many other family members that knew and loved her. She
will be missed for a lifetime and never forgotten.
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you" Isaiah 66:13
The family will receive friends and family for visitation on Monday, September 22, from
11-2 at Canton Funeral Home at Macedonia Memorial Park with the funeral service to
follow thereafter at 2 o'clock with Pastor Bacle Fowler officiating and special music
provided by Marty Moody.
Interment at the Georgia National Cemetery Canton, GA will take place on Tuesday,
September 23 at 10:30.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Geneva's honor may be made to help the
family with unexpected expenses during this difficult
time:https://gofund.me/f2b0bf19d
Visitation
Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery at Macedonia Memorial Park
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The family will receive friends and family for visitation
Service
Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery at Macedonia Memorial Park
Starts at 2:00 pm
Funeral service to follow thereafter with Pastor Bacle Fowler officiating and special music provided by Marty Moody
Graveside
Georgia National Cemetery
Starts at 10:30 am
Interment will take place
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