Geneva A. Payne
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Geneva Payne, age 88 of Lilburn, GA died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Geneva was born in Stephens County, GA on April 16, 1932 and graduated Stephens County High School. She moved to Atlanta in 1959 and worked for Cotton Producers in Accounts Receivable. After a break to start a family, she worked over 12 years with H&R Block as an Assistant Bookkeeper where she formed many lasting friendships. She later worked for Ellman's and Service Merchandise, Dental One Associates, and Dr. Mark P. Benner, D.D.S. She was a loyal employee and always treated everyone she encountered with respect and kindness. Geneva was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves a legacy of love and compassion for all people and how to live life with grace to the end. She endured the humbling effects of Parkinson's with patience and kindness towards herself and others. She was often known to exclaim, "What a wonderful day!", and lived a life of gratitude for blessings received from her Heavenly Father. She was a devout Christian and was baptized at Tom's Creek Baptist Church, and later attended Woodlawn Baptist Church in Decatur and First Baptist Church Snellville. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Joel Thomas Addison and Louanna Kay; brothers and sisters, Opal Wilson (Boyd), Ruveal Mosley (Clarence), Paul Addison (Bonnie Faye), Wintferd Addison (Mable), Norman Addison, Alice Moseley (Bruce), Sue Steele (Ray), Dwayne Addison, and Floyd Addison; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Page (Don), Erlene May, and Dorothy Capps (R.C.); brother-in-law, Loy Payne; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank; daughters, Kay Weber of Atlanta and Julie Payne of Stone Mountain; grandchildren, John Weber of Douglasville, and Taylor Weber of Decatur; great-grandchild, Jocelyn Weber; brother, Marvin Addison (Catherine) of Toccoa, GA; sister-in-law, Sara Abrams (Gerald) of Seymour, TN; brothers-in-law, Doyle Payne (Margaret) of Carrolton, and William Payne (Suzy) of Atlanta; several nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved dearly; and close friends that were like family. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private viewing and graveside services will be held at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home in Snellville and Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa, GA. An online memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Snellville Children's Ministries, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.