Geneva Louise Douglas

Geneva L. Douglas, age 89, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Johnson City, she was a daughter of the late Ervin and Eliza Ellen Sparks. Mrs. Douglas was a Baptist. She loved going fishing and to go to church. She played the piano by ear, and was self-taught. She served as a church pianist for many years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Douglas is preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Roy, David, and Frank Sparks; sisters, Kate Furchess, Chelsea Lee Anders, and Mildred Mabel. Survivors include her husband, John Douglas, Johnson City; sons, Kenneth Wayne Douglas and Darrell Lynn Douglas and wife Virginia, all of Tallahassee, Florida; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sister, Alice Marie Sutton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Douglas will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the East Parlor of the funeral home with Rev. Albert Jarnagin officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. A private graveside will take place at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, July 8th, 2017 11:00am, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary