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Geraldine Blackwell Obituary

Geraldine C. Blackwell, age 82, of Jasper, Alabama, formerly of Chelsea, Michigan, died on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 26, 1930, in Nauvoo, Alabama, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie Gilbreath Cheatham. Her siblings were Clara Nell (Ray Henson), Imogene (Owen Glass), Carl (Faynell), Charles (Maud), Ramona (Clifford Cain), Sylvia "Faye" (Ferrell Keeton), and Dwight (Dorothy). Gerry lived in Chelsea, Michigan most of her adult life. She worked at University Microfilms as she raised her children, Sherry Anda Baibak (Donald) of Chelsea, MI, Larry Richard (Marie) of Florida, Donna Ann Rodriguez (Randy) of Westland, MI and Pamela Kay Browning (Rocky) of Jasper, AL. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Chelsea. After retirement, she volunteered for the Chelsea Community Hospital Auxiliary for many years before moving back to Alabama. Gerry was the mother of four children, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Andy; son-in-law Randy; grandson Matthew; great-granddaughter McKenzie; sister Ramona; and brothers Charles, Carl, and Dwight. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel with a brief memorial service at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Vermont Cemetery at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park St, Chelsea, MI 48118.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Feb. 4 to Feb. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

February 20, 2013

So sad to learn of Gerry's passing. We worked together at UMI she was a wonderful lady & we had great fun!

Marie Tenpenny Newell

February 7, 2013

Gerry was a special person and she will be sadly missed by our family. Glenn, Min, Ron, Deb and family Erskine

Jennie Robbins/Draper

February 7, 2013

Sorry to here of Gerry passing we had kids together she wil be greatly missed

Elaine (Miller) Pastor

February 6, 2013

sorry for your loss. We worked together with the youth fellowship at the Methodist Church.

February 5, 2013

Sherry,
sorry for the loss of your Mother. I remember when she was a room mother I think in 5th grade with my Mother. I thought she was such a pretty lady.
Linda Beeman Brown

February 4, 2013

I was sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Gerry worked for me for a number of years at UMI. She was a faithful and dedicated worker that her family can take pride in. It was my privilege to work with her. My sympathies to the family during this difficult time.

Larry and Kitty Adkins
Jupiter, FL

February 4, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Gerry passing. I worked for many years at UMI.

Our prayers for your family.

Linda Sayers

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