Geneva Pope Obituary
We bid farewell to Geneva Pope of Rockford, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 8, 2026 at the age of 94. Geneva touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Geneva Pope to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Geneva's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Malone and Emma Malone; her former husband William Pope; her stepfather James Morris; her husbands, Johnie Leroy Bryant, Sr. and James Anthony; her children, Johnie Bryant, Jr., Joyce Ann Bryant and Charlene Wilson; and her granddaughter Tera Bryant.
She is survived by: her sons, Norman Bryant (Lillian) and Michael Bryant. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
