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Geraldine Rose Harris Hudson

Geraldine Hudson Obituary

Geraldine Rose Harris Hudson, 77, of Roanoke, died after a brief illness with cancer on September 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve; parents, Josie Gunter and Lewis Harris; brother, David Simmons; sister, Jean Hogan; niece, Sarah Gunter Snow; and great-niece, Donna Howell Charles. She worked at the former Roanoke Garment Company for 17 years. "Saint" Gerry was truly a beautiful person inside and out, touched so many peoples lives, never had an unkind word to say about anyone and loved her family as only a wonderful mother could. Surviving are her husband, Roy; daughters and husbands, Sandi and Rick Robertson, Frankie and Kip Moses; sons, Tony and Mike Hudson; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Harris, Donnie Gunter and Clyde Gunter; sisters, Patricia Neal and Lisa Compton; and special daughter-in-law, Jodie Wade. Services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Monday, September 15, 2008, at noon with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 14, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2008.

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Elaine Weaver & Family

September 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Roy & Carolyn Muterspaugh

September 16, 2008

Tony,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May your memories of her, be forever in your heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Deepest Condolences,

Dinah Kay Tatum

September 14, 2008

Sandy, Tony, Mike, and Uncle Roy.
My heart goes out to all of you. It's so hard to lose your mother. She was the one who took care of you when you cried , or needed your diaper changed, loved you know matter what you did, and listened to you, give you advice, and taught you so very much about life and how you needed to live and survived in it. God knew that she had to be strong and loving, to keep us all going. You know that my mother had lung cancer and I know what a hard time it was to see your mother go though this terrible disease. God will give you the strength to go though the days and nights ahead of you. Let Him. You will miss her so very much. I don’t know of the times I just wish that I could just tell her that I love her, or hey mom how do you do this, or does this look ok, or can I just talk to you a minute. You are going to miss her so much in the years to come, but know this that she is not hurting anymore and one day you will be with her again. Just wanted to let you know that my love, thoughts, and prayer are with you.
Dinah Kay

Sharon Foster Tartaglia

September 14, 2008

Im sosorry for your loss. Gerry was truly agaurdian angel for me when i was a little girl. She was always there to take me in, when Iwas alone and scared. I loved her.

Becky Graybill-Hudson

September 13, 2008

Sandy, Mike and Tony,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Geraldine was the best ... strong, sweet, beautiful, gentle, thoughtful, loving. The best mother-in-law anyone could hope for. The best grandmother to my kids. I have wonderful memories of her tending to my babies in her gentle and loving way. It's difficult to believe that she's gone. We will all miss her terribly. Our special and fond memories of her will never, ever fade!

Kip & Frankie Moses

September 13, 2008

May all the angels in Heaven open their wings wide, for a new angel has arrived. She has left us here on earth to be in Heaven.
So like all angles she will be waiting with her wings open wide to help us when its our time.
This is to my angel who made my life complete. I only got to Love you for a short time, but will love you always

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