Geneva Reyes Obituary

REYES, Geneva Geneva Driggers Reyes was escorted to heaven by a heavenly angle (Exodus 32:34) on Friday, the fifth day of August, 2005 of her Lord. She was born on August 16, 1922, to Rex Ward Driggers and Mary Magdalene Huff Driggers, both deceased. Except for several years in New London, Connecticut, she was born in and resided in South Carolina all her life. She was married to and widowed by Filipinos Eddie Elias Reyes, then Chris A. Reyes, Sr. Geneva was a life-long member of St. John's Bethel Baptist Church and was very active in God's work. She was president of the Women's Missionary Union, a Sunday School Teacher, the church Floral Director, and the church Treasurer for many years, receiving recognition for these 41 years of service. Her quilts, okra soup, grape jelly, and canned tomatoes will forever be remembered and treasured, but not as much as her pound cakes and fruit cakes. Her daughters are Ms. Christine Alfaro of Ladson, SC, Ms. Elsie Huff of Summerville, SC, Mrs. Michael (Celestine) Shirley of San Antonio, TX, Mrs. Emmett (Mary Ellen) Dangerfield, Jr., Mrs. Phyllis Driggers, and Ms. Margie Reyes all of Moncks Corner, SC. Her sons are Mr. Eddie and Shirley Reyes of Moncks Corner, SC, Mr. Clarence and Susan Reyes of White Plains, MD, Mr. Chris A. and Peggy Reyes, Jr. of Jasper, TN, and Mr. Eugene Reyes of Myrtle Beach, SC. Neva is survived by a brother Mr. Allen (Reatha) Driggers of Moncks Corner, SC, and sisters, Mr. Edison (Elizabeth) McMakin of Moncks Corner, SC, Mr. Daniel (Mamie) Lofton of Macedonia, SC, and Mr. Robert (Sandra) Powers of Grandview, MO. She was predeceased by a brother Rufus Driggers and three sisters, Corrie Mae Taylor, Pancheta Edgerton, and Uldine Howard. She is survived by a sister-in-law Mrs. Cora Lee Driggers of Moncks Corner, SC, and three brothers-in-law, Mr. Berry Taylor and Mr. Thomas Howard, both of Macedonia, SC and Mr. Johnny Edgerton of Smartville, CA. Neva is also survived by her paternal aunt, Mrs. Orin (Irene) Driggers and her maternal aunt, Mrs. Amador (June) Ebo, and special cousins, Mr. Joel (Kitty) Driggers and Mr. David (Wilma) Ebo, all of Moncks Corner, SC and a special niece, Mrs. Don (Judy) Walton, of North Charleston, SC, and scores of nieces and nephews and cousins. Granny is also survived by granddaughters Ms. Tammy Huff and Mrs. Anthony (April) Driggers of Summerville, SC, Ms. Melanie Hill, Mrs. Brian (Renee) Valicek, Mrs. Jeffrey (Stacey) Stone, Mrs. Jay (Rachel) Shreve, and Ms. Tiffany Reyes, all of Moncks Corner, SC and Mrs. Carlito (Etta) Figueroa of New York, NY, and Mrs. Matt (Megan) Zagrodonechek of White Plains, MD, and Ms. Crystal Reyes of Chattanooga, TN. Granny is also survived by grandsons, Mr. Bryan (Debbie) Alfaro of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Mr. Gregg (Wanda) Huff of Summerville, SC, Mr. Michael Shirley, Jr. and Mr. Scott Shirley, both of San Antonio, TX, Mr. Emmett (Jean) Dangerfield, III and Mr. Colbert (Kim) Driggers, both of Moncks Corner, SC, and Mr. Lance (Candace Bass) Reyes of Ladson, SC. Nema and Gigi is also survived by thirteen great granddaughters and eleven great grandsons. The Reyes and Driggers families will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, this Saturday evening at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Funeral Services will be held 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2005, in the St. John's Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Reyes will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Rev. Clyde McCants will officiate, assisted by David Ebo, Chairman of the Board of Deacons with Rev. Bob Crawford reading scripture. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Ave., Ste. 109, N. Charleston, SC 29405. Every week, every day, every breath was a gift from God. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.