Geneva Patranella Morella

On February 2, 2026, Jesus came for Geneva (Patranella) Morella, in Bryan, Texas, as she was sleeping. She was 78 years old, born March 23, 1947, in Bryan, Texas, to Paul C. Patranella, Sr and Rosa Lee (Perrone) Patranella. She was their firstborn child.

Geneva is survived by her kind, loving, and generous husband Louis Morella, daughter Margaret Temple and her husband Joey who reside in Baton Rouge, and by her son, Sean Morella who resides in Houston, and by her grandsons, Brandon Temple and his wife Molly who reside in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Ryne Morella who resides in Houston, Texas, and her great grandson Dean Temple who resides in Bentonville, Arkansas with his parents.

Geneva is also survived by three sisters and a brother and their spouses, Rosemary and Michael Kickirillo, Jo Ann and Darrell Bairrington, Paul C. Jr. and Laura Patranella and Michelle and Robert Sanderson and numerous nieces and nephews and greats and cousins and her aunt, Mary Perrone. She is survived by her sister-in-law Josephine Gillar and her brother-in-law and his wife Sam and Nadine Morella and their families.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents Paul C. Patranella and Rosa Lee (Perrone) Patranella.

Geneva was a life-long member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bryan, being baptized, confirmed, married and celebration of life, having received all of her sacraments at St. Anthony. And she was a member of the Altar Society.

Geneva and her husband Louis hosted many St. Joseph Altars, an Italian Catholic Tradition in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings and honoring St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. She served as a lector during mass for many years sharing God’s word with others. She was always first to sign up to prepare and deliver gift baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially at Christ the Good Shepherd in Houston, where she worked as an administrator. As an avid homemaker, Geneva was hostess to many guests, serving delicious meals in her home. She attended Blinn College in preparation for her Texas Real Estate Broker’s License and worked as a realtor for many years.

Geneva dearly loved her children, Margaret and Sean. Being with her grandsons, Brandon and Ryne, brought her great joy. She loved giving gifts to her family. She also enjoyed sending gifts to them via FedEx. After all, it was urgent . . . , even if it wasn’t.

She and Louis cooked the most delicious meals ever. It was a real treat to eat at their home.

We extend a special thank you to the staff of Legacy and Brazos Valley Hospice for all their loving care, kindness and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made in Geneva’s memory to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 308 S. Parker Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803 or saintanthonys.org.

A Rosary will be held on March 7, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, located at 308 S Parker Ave, Bryan, TX 77803, USA. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow on the same day at 11:00 am at the same location.