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Geraldine Wolfe Obituary

WOLFE, GERALDINE KAY, born March 18, 1940, died peacefully Wednesday morning, April 18, 2012 in Deland, FL. She is survived by her loving husband, John Robert Wolfe; her stepson, Brian Wolfe; stepdaughter, Charlotte Reeves; and five grandchildren. Geri founded Orlando Reporters in 1970, which she successfully operated until 1999 when she retired. More than just a businesswoman, Geri mentored innumerable young reporters not only in their careers, but in their lives as well. She and John moved to Deland where Geri pursued her passion for art, partnering with her husband, John in the opening of Wolfe Gallery in downtown Deland. Geri enriched the lives of all those she knew through her compassionate nature, her generous spirit and her genuine love for her family and friends. She will be missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Deland, FL at 4 p.m. Funeral Service under the care of Lankford Funeral Home.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 20, 2012.

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Julie Boone

April 21, 2012

4 PM Now it is the time on Saturday when Geri's multitude of loved ones are gathering. I am far from there, but deeply tocuhed by this impossible turn of events. As you are sharing your rememberances and support, I am focusing also on the life of this remarkable woman. Her spirit will never truly leave us, so great were her gifts.

April 21, 2012

I forgot to sign my note cousin. Mike OBrien

April 21, 2012

My closest cousin, full of memories, Miami,coffee houses,white convertibles, friendship. You will never be forgotten. . .

April 21, 2012

dear john & family, we are saddened by geri's passing. if there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to call on us. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. sincerely gus & arlene

April 20, 2012

Geri, I met you 40 years ago. I love you and will miss you forever. it's hard right now to look ahead knowing you're not here. Beautiful, talented, incredibly kind Geri, I'm so grateful for all those years and so sad that I'll never see you or talk to you again. My heart is in pieces.

Linda Marshall

April 20, 2012

Geri, I met you 40 years ago. I love you and will miss you forever. it's hard right now to look ahead knowing you're not here. Beautiful, talented, incredibly kind Geri, I'm so grateful for all those years and so sad that I'll never see you or talk to you again. My heart is in pieces.

Linda Marshall

Dianne Jacobs

April 20, 2012

I will forever be grateful to Geri for all that she did to help "mother" both Brian and Charlotte into the wonderful young people they are today. For 24 years we shared those duties and I love her for it. I will miss spending holidays and special occasions together watching the kids and the grandbabies laugh and play. I'll toast her fondly with every glass of chardonnay. Here's to a life well lived. Peace be with you, Geri and with you also, John. Much love.

Laurie Wack

April 20, 2012

So deeply sad to say goodbye to my dear Geri. She was an inspiration in my life and in countless others. There was no one else like her.

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