Funeral services for Geneva Nell Self, 103, were held on August 20, at Wilson – Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment followed at North Hopkins Cemetery in Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Self died on August 17, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1923, in Tira, Texas to Nola Pearl (Chapman) Watson and Walter Eugene Watson.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, matriarch and faithful servant of God. She lived a life defined by steadfast faith, strength beyond measure, and an extraordinary devotion to her family. A dedicated member of Emory Baptist Church, her deep love for God was the guiding light in everything she did. After she could no longer attend, she was faithful to pray each day for her church.
She worked for Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home for a few years and was a hard worker with a generous, fun-loving spirit.
Mrs. Self is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ann Bryant and husband Bob; grandson, Keith Bryant and wife Tammy; granddaughters, Kimberly Steiger and husband Shane, and Kristy Kinney and husband Perry; great-grandsons Robert (Katelynn) Tyler, Matthew (Tori) Bryant, Gavin Steiger, and Michael and Maverick Kinney; great-great-granddaughters, Gracelyn, Charlotte, Faith Ann, and Everlye Bryant; and great-great-grandsons, Luke and Gunner Bryant, and Baylor Steiger.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, LT Self; her parents; great-grandsons, Timothy and Caleb Bryant; great-great-granddaughter, Mckinlee Bryant; and a host of extended family members and dear friends.
Donations in her honor may be made to the Emory Baptist Church building fund.