A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Service for Geneva Rouse Isler
Geneva Rouse Isler, the daughter of the late Gladys and James Sparrow was born June 8, 1917 in Lenoir County. She attended the Lenoir County Schools. Geneva was married to Grover Isler who preceded her in death and to this union six children were born. Raymond and Grover, Jr. preceded her in death. She leaves a legacy of love, dedication and commitment to: three daughters, Doris Smith, Dorothy King, Shirley (Ledger) Morrissette and one son, Clifton (Sadie); one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Isler; nine grandchildren, Marvin, Roderick, Cynthia, Tressa, Jay, Tracee, Doresa and Julius; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Melissa Jones and Dollie Mills and a host of other relatives and friends. Geneva gave her life to Christ at an early age and was very faithful until her health declined. She was a very faith Deaconess of the church. She was a willing worker and faithful to the cause of Christ. She was also a member of a group called the "Charity Club". This group was formed by Geneva and other women in the community many years ago who went about helping others who needed help. She loved gardening, cooking, quilting, canning and working in her flower yard. She also had a strong devotion to her grand and great-grandchildren. We celebrated her Homegoing on Friday, May 13, 2005 at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church, 318 E. North Street, Kinston, North Carolina at 1:00 P.M., with The Reverend Triva S. Mason officiating. The Reverend Linwood Chadwick presided over the service. The St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church of Georgetown, Kinston, North Carolina rendered the music. The Reverend Julius Pridgen, who is the pastor of St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church, read the Old Testament Scripture and The Reverend Reginald Bradshaw read the New Testament Scripture. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. Clyde L. Murphy,Sr. gave a fervernt prayer. The following people gave remarks: (Church) Sam Simmons, (Community) Mildred Bryant, (Charity Club) Mary Mervin, (Washington District) Presiding Elder Clyde L. Murphy,Sr., and (Past Pastor) The Reverend Linwood Chadwick. Others also gave brief remarks. Mildred Bryant read the acknowledgements and soft music was played by Sedatris Boxley as we read the obituary. E. K. Coward, a long faithful friend of the family sung a special selection, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". "The Word" was delivered by The Reverend Triva S. Mason. Deaconess Geneva Rouse Isler was laid to rest in the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Kinston, North Carolina. Professional Services was Entrusted to "Mills Funeral Home, Inc," 1300 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kinston, NC 28501. Mills can be contacted at (252) 523-1028
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