Sylvia Geneta Bryson
Sylvia Geneta Bryson
Graveside services for Sylvia Geneta Bryson, 77, Springfield, Missouri, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bryson passed away at 6:22 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Springfield, Missouri.
She was born January 27, 1944 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde E. and Hazel I. Joplin. Geneta, the name she chose to go by, received her education in the West Plains Public School System and graduated with the Class of 1963. On September 8, 1964, she was married at Marshfield, Missouri to Boyd Bryson, who preceded her in death April 4, 2005. She enjoyed music, baking, and traveling with her family. Mrs. Bryson was a member of the United Freewill Baptist. She was an outstanding and loving caregiver to her mother for twelve years.
She is survived by one son, Brent Bryson, Hazlehurst, Georgia; three grandchildren, Joshua Bryson and wife, Ashley, Hannah Bryson, and Caleb Bryson; her sister and brother, Arleta S. Joplin, and Ken Joplin and wife, Sandra; and many nieces and nephews.
Her husband (2005), her father (1984), and her mother (2015), preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Ernestine and Don Doss
January 12, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
I was so shocked and sad to hear about the passing of Genita, but I have lots of
memories . I will always remember when we lived next door and hearing Your mother Hazel and Genita , when the kitchen windows were open, and they were washing dishes and singing the song ” I JUST STILL AWAY SOMEWHERE AND PRAY”
Praying for you and your family. Ernestine
Amber Redburn
January 12, 2022 @ 5:44 pm
Brent and Family & Ken/Sandra,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Genita. We are keeping all of you in our daily prayers. May God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Elaine Joplin Nesbit
January 12, 2022 @ 10:33 pm
Geneta was a very dear cousin of mine, as our fathers were brothers. Back when we were young children, our families visited one another almost every Sunday. Geneta was a very vibrant, petite lady who was very devoted to family! I regret not visiting her more in recent years. My prayers for peace and comfort for this family. Love to all, Elaine Joplin Nesbit
Gary Pliler
January 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
Kenny and the family, so sorry for your loss!! Praying for the family! God Bless so much ? ?
Janice Genrty Smith
January 15, 2022 @ 12:17 pm
Kenny Sandra, Brent, Arleta and families,
I was so saddened upon hearing of Geneta passing. I knew Geneta since the 7th grade and during our H.S. years we loved, laughed and shared secrets. After our graduation we kept in touch. Geneta served as my Matron of Honor when I married my husband Kenneth Smith in 1969.
Tha last time I saw Geneta was when hearing of her Mothers passing, only a few weeks after my Dear Mother, Winifred Gentry passing. We knew that the two Mothers would soon find each other in Hevan.
Please know that my Love and Prayers are with you and your fmailies.
Warmest regards,
Janice Gentry Smith, (Mrs. Kenneth R. Smith)
Houston, Alabama
Carl and Dottie Biring
January 16, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
SO sorry to hear about the loss of Geneta. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Carl, Dottie and Charles Biring