It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Geraldine Marilla Stevenson McBay, age 91, of Fayetteville, TN.
Mrs. McBay was born on July 21, 1929 in Lincoln County, TN to the late William Ed and Neva Jean Stevenson. She was married for 73 wonderful years to the late Marvin Houston McBay. Mrs. McBay loved her family and was a wonderful mother and wife. She was the church treasurer for several years at Prospect Baptist Church and a member of the VFW 2167.
Mrs. McBay is survived by her sons, Eddy (Dorothy) McBay of Knoxville, TN and Danny (Glenda) McBay of Park City, TN; daughter, Tammy McBay (David) Moore of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Travis (Nikki) McBay, Aaron McBay, Neal (Jenny) McBay, Brian (Kristin) McBay, Andy (Jamie) McBay, and Geriann (Dustin) Harris; ten great-grandchildren, sisters Ozalene Shelton and Glynn Daniel; and brother, Jerry Stevenson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Weatherly.
In consideration of health and safety for family and friend, services will be private at this time. Interment is scheduled at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, TN. A life celebration will be held at a later date.
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. McBay, the family request you to perform an act of kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prospect Baptist Church, Building Fund, 32 East Prospect Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Geraldine Marilla Stevenson McBay.
