COGDELL — Iris Maxine Geiger Braswell, 86, of Cogdell, passed away Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness.
Ms. Braswell was born in Cogdell to the late John Braz and Ernestine Bennett Geiger and lived there most of her life and was the oldest person living there.
Over the years Ms. Braswell worked at the Cogdell Post Office, the Cogdell Store, and in shoe and garment factories. Most of all she was “Mama” and “Grandma”, and she loved cooking, watching people eat and taking care of her family. She was a member of Indian Mound Church where she always loved to go, and always enjoyed singing.
Along with her parents, Ms. Braswell was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Braswell; one son, Rodney Braswell; two brothers, Billy Geiger and Caren Geiger.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Braswell (Melody Lee) of Cogdell and Ricky Braswell (wife Tammy) of Mershon; two granddaughters, Kayla Finger (husband Davis) of Lavonia, Ga., and Haley Braswell (fiancé Sam Dunn) of Athens, Ga.; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service was held Friday morning, March 10, 2023 at Indian Mound Church with Rev. Clayton Davis officiating. Burial followed in Pine Forest Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net.
Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
