Janie Geneva Leary Obituary (1917

Janie Geneva Leary, age 90, made her peaceful transition from labor to reward on Monday, June 16, 2008, at her place of residence. Janie was born to William Hazel and Lucy Lottie Graham in Baxley, Georgia on December 29, 1917. Janie graduated from Fort Valley State with a Teaching Degree and was also a licensed hairdresser. When Janie relocated to Bridgeport, she worked as a caregiver in a domestic capacity for several prominent families, as an employee of Remington Rand for over 25 years, and she also worked several years for General Electric and Chance Voight. Janie was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for over 60 years and was active in various ministries. She was particularly proud of her experience as Womens Day Chairperson, when during one term, the women of Bethel raised over $1000, which was very significant for that time. Janie served her community in many aspects, one of which included being a moderator for the voting polls in the 129th district, the East End of Bridgeport. Janie leaves to cherish her memory; 3 children, Lucille McCray of Riviera Beach, FL, Jacqueline Wright (Paul), and Raymond Leary (Jeneene) of Bridgeport, CT; 5 Sisters-in-law, Hattie Fitzgerald of Byromville, GA, Grace Leary of Bridgeport, CT, Marbelene McKenzie of Orlando, FL, Rev. Dr. Doris L. Harvey of Atlanta, GA, and Ruth Woodard of Orlando, FL; 1 Brother-in-law, Benjamin Leary of Byromville, GA; 3 special nieces, Lottie Miles (Thomas) of Beaufort, SC, Mary E. Glover (Lenny) of Long Island, NY, and Patricia Highsmith (Curtis) of New Haven, CT; 9 grandchildren, Beryl Phillips of Boyton Beach, FL, Justina McCray of West Palm Beach, FL, John McCray of Washington, D.C., Violet Carson of Riviera Beach, FL, Yvain Cummings of Riviera Beach, FL, Jasmine Smith of Naugatuck, CT, Raymond Sullivan of Wichita, KS, Candise Smith of Bridgeport, CT, and Darrell Sullivan (Donel) of San Diego, CA; 23 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends. Janie lived a full and glorious life leaving many memories for her legacy. She loved the Lord, her family and coffee with her sugar! Janie was predeceased by her husband Jack Leary and her siblings, Roosevelt Graham, Gussie Simmons, Elsie Thomas and Edward Graham. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Services were Monday, June 23, 2008 at Bethel AME Church, 110 Grove Street, Bridgeport and Interment at Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street, Bridgeport, CT. Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607 (203) 333-0468 Voice ~ (203) 332-0123 Fax Andre F. Baker, Jr., Manager Email: [emailprotected]