Genelle was born on July 7, 1924 in Callaway County, MO the daughter of Luther and Susie (Cain) Bennett who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on May 10, 1954 to Melvin J Byington who preceded her in death on October 30, 1974. She was a faithful member of Carrington Baptist Church. Genelle enjoyed traveling, garage sales, making artificial flower arrangements, baking sweets and spoiling her niece, Johnna Sue.
Survivor include her niece, Johnna Sue Tate of Jefferson City, MO.
Private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus Fulton, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
A special thank you to Villa Marie for the many years of caring for Genelle. Also, special thanks to all the staff at Hospice Compassus, especially Naida and Jeff.
