Bessie Geraldine Malone Cyrus

Bessie Geraldine Malone Cyrus, age 86, of Greeneville, departed this life Thursday, June 3, 2021 from Life Care Center of Greeneville.

For many years, she and her husband Bob, pastored Millers Chapel Church in Baileyton. They also ministered on a radio program called The Gospel Time, ministered in nursing homes, and many other places to numerous people over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Cyrus and her parents, Charlie & Fannie Babb. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Howard Babb, Jessee Babb, and Willard Babb; sisters: Mary Frank Phillips and Betty Dotson Matthews; the father of her children: Hugh Malone.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Judy & Lewis Pierce of Midway and Jerry & Pam Malone of Whitesburg; Grandchildren: Julie Kinsler, Carroll Pierce, Melissa Malone Cremins, Carrie Malone Carlyle, Misty Bogle; Great Grandchildren: Seth and Samara Kinsler, Chase Pierce, BaiLee Lainey, Timberly Carlyle,Dylann Bogle, Jayden Bogle, and Gracie Barnard; Great-great grandchildren:  Peyton Jording, Lydia Storm; Stepchildren: Robert Cyrus Jr. of Florida, Betty Jean Lowe of Indiana, Donald Cyrus of Ohio, and Danny Ray Cyrus of Indiana; Several Nieces and Nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-7 PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton. The funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Graveside Services will be Sunday at 2:00 PM in Graceland Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery Sunday at 1:45 PM for the graveside service. Rev. Buster Shelton and Rev. Harley Greene will officiate.

Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com. Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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