Geraldine Tandy

Geraldine M. Tandy FRISCO - Geraldine Meekins Tandy, 64, passed away at her residence Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Born Sept. 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edison Willis Meekins and the late Audrey Mae Field Meekins. Mrs. Tandy will be remembered as an active member of the Hatteras Island Community including 32 years as a preschool teacher at Buxton United Methodist Church, an active membership at Hatteras United Methodist Church, and by working at "Changing Tide/Locomotion" in Buxton. Her presence in the community will be missed by many. Surviving are her daughters, Emily Tandy of Coinjock, N.C., Ami Tandy of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and her son, Garrett Tandy of Frisco, N.C. She is also survived by her brother, Douglas Meekins of Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Hatteras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cory Oliver, the Rev. Dwight Burrus, and the Rev. Roger Barnett officiating. The burial of cremated remains will occur immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943 or the United Methodist Men, P.O. Box 1591, Buxton, NC 27920. Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.