Geneva Sowder Bandy, 90, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1934, to Herbert Sowder & Clyda Wooten Sowder. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late George Bandy; brothers, the late Kenneth (Katherine) Sowder & Paul Sowder; and a sister, the late Mary Jean Snyder. She married the late George Parker Bandy on May 28, 1954. They were married for 62 years until his passing in 2016. She leaves behind 2 daughters, Debra Jean (Robert) Bryant and Lisa Jane (Mike) Wade; 2 grandchildren Micah (Brooke) Wade and Kara Wade; 5 great grandchildren, Brycen Wade, Braylei Wade, Bentley Wolfe, Lawson Wade, and Lincoln Wade; and special friends, Darlene and Ricky Edgington.

Geneva and family kept the tradition of family dinner on Sunday. She knew what each one would eat and made sure it was on the table. She was a beautiful, wonderful mother, granny, and great-granny. She was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church. She loved her Sunday School Class and it's members. She was a salesperson at Avon, Sears, and Heilig-Meyers were she was always a top representative. When she retired she worked around her home, she was hard to keep still and was constantly doing something. Up until a few months ago, she would work with her daughter, Lisa, everyday. Geneva grew up in the flatwoods area of Garrard County. She remained close with her childhood friends. Geneva had amazing neighbors, who checked on her often.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home with burial following at Lancaster cemetery and Bro. Matt Cooke officiating. Pallbearers include Micah Wade, Brycen Wade, Bentley Wolfe, Scott Sowder, David Sowder, Gary Snyder. Honorary pallbearers include her Sunday School Class at Lancaster Baptist. Visitation will held from 5:00—8:00 Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the funeral home. Friends and family may leave condolences or special memories on her tribute wall at www.ramsey-young.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.