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Geraldine Gathers, 78, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on May 9, 2021.
Ms. Gathers was born on April 10, 1943 in Hartwell, Georgia, but lived most of her adult life in Niagra Falls, New York.
Geraldine was an Airforce Veteran. She worked at Goldome Bank for a number of years until retirement. She moved to Columbus, Georgia to be closer to her son and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Mildred Isom.
Survivors include her sons, Darryl (Tina) Gathers and Michael (Phaedra) Gathers, her sister, Hazel Ashley, brother, William Isom, grandchildren; Krystal (Robie) Key, Michael Gathers Jr., Kiana Gathers, Malik Gather, great-grandchildren, Kira Fajardo and Joshua McCall, and nieces; Aundrea (Dexter) Madden, Dawn Ashley, and Tessa (Anthony) Barnes.
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory below.
Krystal Shante Isidore Key says
This is hard to soak in. I lost more light on my life. All of us will mess your smile and laughter that lit up the whole room. Beautiful angel you are now. No more suffering. I love you and will see you again. I miss you so much.
Andrea Governor says
GERRI YOU ARE MY DAUG IN LAW. I WILL MISS THE TALKS WE HAD. SO REST IN PEACE NOW. YOU ARE NOW IN GODS HEAVENLY HANDS. 💕 LOVE YOU ,ANDREA
Linda Judge Isidore says
Geri, I love and miss you so much. We always had wonderful talks about our grandchildren and how proud we are of them, how they grew up too fast. I never dreamed you wouldn’t be here to celebrate the holidays with us, you always made the best Mac and cheese ever. Until we meet again dear friend, R.I.P. 💔💔💔💔🇺🇸
Phaedra Gathers says
Geri, you were more than just my Mother n law. You were my “other Mother figure”, my friend, and my support. You were the best Nana to your Grandchildren and Great Grands. I miss you so much already and it’s hard to imagine family gatherings and Holidays without you. I will miss your smile, your laugh and your goofiness🤗. Rest my sweet Geri, we love you and will miss you.
Candea Aarons says
Geri you were soooooooo funny i loved talking to you and you loved my jewelry wigsssssssss🤣and makeup and girllllllllll when I use to do your hair and we’d be at your apt talking smack🤣🥰🤣🥰and even though I knew that you’d never get around to wearing any of my jewelry wigsssssssss or makeup that you asked for I’d just go on and give it to you because i had absolutely no way to say no to you🤣🤣when it came to you and my dumb self would complain afterwards but then turn right arounrd and give you more pretties when you’d say gee candy that sure is nice but you were really robbing Kiana because I was going to give it to her🤣🤣to funny🤣🥰🤣but you just liked pretty stuff so I’d just go ahead and give it to you when you would say Candy that sure is a nice bracelet or Candy those sure are pretty earrings or wow Candy that sure is a nice wig🤣🥰🤣🥰and i use to complain but i still gave up the stash🤣🥰🤣🥰because you knew i was weak🤣🥰🤣🥰”I LOVE YOU GERI THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR OUR FAMILY MEMORIES REST EASY MAMA REST EASY❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
Candea Aarons says
Geri you were soooooooo funny i loved talking to you and you loved my jewelry wigsssssssss🤣and makeup and girllllllllll when I use to do your hair and we’d be at your apt talking smack🤣🥰🤣🥰and even though I knew that you’d never get around to wearing any of my jewelry wigsssssssss or makeup that you’d asked for I’d just go on and give it to you because i had absolutely no way to say no to you shucks sometimes you’d have me leaving without my earrings and bracelets on🤣🥰🤣and then when I get outside I’d be screaming to Phaedra in my low NORBIT voice🤣🤣 but when it came to you Geri and my dumb self would complain afterwards but then turn right around and give you more pretties when you’d say gee Candy that sure is nice but you were really robbing Kiana because I was going to give it to her🤣🤣to funny🤣🥰🤣but you just liked pretty stuff so I’d just go ahead and give it to you when you would say Candy that sure is a nice bracelet or Candy those sure are pretty earrings or wow Candy that sure is a nice wig🤣🥰🤣🥰and i use to complain just like NORBIT🤣🥰🤣🥰but i still gave up the stash🤣🥰🤣🥰because you knew i was weak🤣🥰🤣🥰”I LOVE YOU GERI THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR OUR FAMILY MEMORIES REST EASY MAMA REST EASY❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
Tina Gathers says
Geri, you were a great friend and a great mother in law and wonderful mother to your sons. I will never forget all of the laughs and fun times you me and Darryl had together. Thank you for all of the great advice and some great cooking tips. And thank you for stepping in when we needed your help. I’m so happy we all got a chance to spoil you on your 78th birthday, that was a wonderful day. As hard as it was to loss you it is heart warming to know that you are at peace and pain free. You will be missed I love Geri Rest In Heaven
Annette Parrish says
Geri, was a wonderful sister in-law and a wonderful mother I will Miss you rest in peace 🕊️ in heaven my dear friend love you till we see each other again.
Janet Langan says
So sorry Mike.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.