Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Jul 20, 1938 - Jan 12, 2019
Gerry was a wonderful lady and fun to be around. She always welcomed me into their home and listened when I needed a friendly ear. She also gave good advice. Gerry felt like a friend instead of one of the adults you wanted to avoid. She was a wonderful role model for me and many other kids. Gerry will certainly be missed.
Donna Jenkins Albrecht
Donna Albrecht
January 18, 2019 | Ohio, IL | Friend
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Jane Lynch
January 16, 2019 | Tamaroa,Il, IL | Acquaintance
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Janet Erwin
January 15, 2019 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
Gerry was such a wonderful lady to me. I was a lot more country than most of the kids in my class, and thus didn't fit in too well sometimes. Gerry, always found ways for me to be included, and even took me on a trip with her to help supervise her class when she taught at 204. I was in 8th grade then and it was a huge honor to be able to get to go on this outing. Her kindness to me lasted throughout her whole life. She was always upbeat with me, never wanted to worry me about anything...
Debbie PIck
January 14, 2019 | P'ville, IL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bob and Louise Pellegrini
January 14, 2019 | Pinckneyville, IL | Neighbor
Sorry for your loss.
Terry Schimpf
January 14, 2019 | Chestet, IL | Friend
Gerry was such a lovely person to be around. She will be greatly missed. May god comfort you with his loving arms through this difficult time.
Amber Pellegrini
January 14, 2019 | Pinckneyville, IL | Neighbor
What an amazing lady. We rode with her on several UMWA trips in the last few years. As well as attended Beacoup Baptist Church with her. And my favorite time with her was driving her to her doctor appointment.
She has and will be an inspiration to myself and my husband, as well as anyone whom she ever met. Her strength and determination, and Christian faith has not gone unnoticed.
She will be missed. Truly a witness of our Lord, Jesus Christ. May her memory shine on forever.
Patricia Kelly
January 14, 2019 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Bardle. May the love of God and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
January 14, 2019
Geraldine “Gerry” Bardle, age 80, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:38 a.m. in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Gerry was born on July 20, 1938 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Harry and Ruby (Skeen) Wright. On September 19, 1955, she married Frederick D. Bardle in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2010. She was a public school and a Christian school teacher for over twenty years. Gerry was a member of the Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She had served as president of the Federated Women’s Club, a den mother for the Cub Scouts and a volunteer at Caring and Sharing, Pinckneyville, IL. She had been a member of the SIU Alumni Association and an associate member of U.M.W.A. Gerry enjoyed traveling, camping, reading and crafts.
Survivors include one son, Tom (Patti) Bardle of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Debbie Bardle (significant other, Kenny Mills) of Edwards, MO; and one granddaughter, Railyn Bardle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one son in infancy, Harry William Bardle.
Funeral services will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Mark Lee and Reverend Gerald Wright officiating. Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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