Geraldine Lucille Willoughby-Geddes' Obituary
Geraldine Lucille Willoughby-Geddes, 98, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2010 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Geraldine was born on February 20, 1912 in Grove City, IL the daughter of Hugh Harrison and Beulah Agnes Ryan Payne. She married James Darrel Willoughby in 1929 he preceded her in death in 1974. She later married James M. Geddes in 1977 he preceded her in death in 1987. She was a former employee of J.C. Penney’s.
She is survived grandchildren, Patricia Ann Parnell Al of Warrensburg; Amy Blandford of North Highlands, CA; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Blandford Jennifer; Megan Barrett R.J.; Chris Blandford Kristi; Carrie Ray Kevin;Matthew Parnell; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two daughters, Shirley Vogt and infant daughter, Patricia Willoughby, one sister, Wilma Rotz, one grandson, and one grandson-in-law.
Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday, July 23, 2010 in Harristown Cemetery with Pastor Russell Weise officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the North East Community Fund.
The family of Geraldine Lucille Willoughby-Geddes is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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