DAY, Geraldine Rae

Geraldine (Gerri) Rae Day, 85, of Springfield, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 4, 2022. She was born January 15, 1937, to Raymond Alfred and Florence Marie (Cox) Sword in their home on

Bell Ave. in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Being one of fifteen children and one of the thirteen girls, she became a close companion to her Dad working on the farm. He was left-handed and she was the only one who could saw wood with him using the two-man saw. She cherished the memory of those days keeping warm by the fire he built and enjoying the lunch Mom had packed for them. Geraldine truly loved flowers and gardening. Because of this, she was employed at Ulery's Greenhouse and then in the greenhouse at Lowe's for many years. Cooking and baking for others was her total joy. She would always bake during the holidays and if you weren't home to enjoy it, she would send you a care package. She and Ron loved doing karaoke night together while living at Springfield Towers and she would prepare dinner (and of course dessert) for all the attendees. Painting was one of her favorite things to do to relax. She was a member of the VFW Post 1031 and loved to help on pizza night. She is survived by her children, Michael (Ok) Spangler, Teresa Christ, Dave Spangler, Joseph Spangler, and Jeff Day; siblings, Joanne (Bill) Howland, Shirley Metzger, Lois Keck, Linda (Bill) Beers, Edith (Richard) Baugus, Gloria (Tom) Henderson, Gerald (Betty) Sword, Carolyn (Mike) Long, and Florence Miller; life-long friend Helen Lyons; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, Raymond and Florence (Cox) Sword, her husband Lloyd (Elmo) Day, son Phillip Day, fiance Ronald Swope, her sisters Doris Bobst, Betty Huff, Mary Knisley, Imogene Overly and brother Raymond Sword. It is with extreme sadness that we announce her passing on but rejoice that the Lord allowed us to borrow her for so many years. Her smile and comforting personality will be greatly missed. Visitation is private, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Mar. 9, 2022.

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Eric and Mauricanne Merwine

March 18, 2022

So sorry to hear this 9f Geraldine. We worked with her at lowes for many years. She was the kindness person. I enjoyed working with her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Kathy (Spangler) Stella

March 11, 2022

Sending my love and prayers. Aunt Geraldine was truly a gentle and loving person. I was so blessed that she was my Confirmation sponsor.

Heidi Swope

March 10, 2022

I am heartbroken to hear of Jerry's passing. Jerry was a sweet loving caring woman that made my Fathers last years wonderful. My father loved her dearly. Dad would always call me late at night to tell me, what Jerry was making for dinner the next night and would say "We want you here by 6" I always showed. I'll never forget our conversation about anything and everything. I will always cherish them dinners. Dad would brag about Jerry's Apple Dumplings. He couldn't get enough of them. He called Jerry his lil Dumpling. I will always love Jerry for making my Dad happy his last few years of his life. Helping him as much as she could. I regrettably lost contact with Jerry after my Dad passed. A big part of me went with Daddy when he passed. I was struggling just to make it. I will always regret not keeping in touch with Jerry after Daddy passed. I just want to thank her for the many dinners, the stories we shared, the laughs we all had and just spending time together. I will never forget you Jerry. I loved you so. Thank you again for being a wonderful, loving companion to my Big Daddy. May you rest in peace and know I thank you for making Daddy happy and I love you and will never forget you. Much love to you Jerry, God bless till we meet again.

Teresa Christ if you would be so kind to get a hold of me I would really love to speak with you.
937.327.8589. I look forward to hearing from you.

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