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Geraldine Batzel Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Geraldine "Gerry" Batzel, 80 years old, entered into rest on March 15, 2014. She is survived by husband of 61 years, Theron Batzel; son, Brian Batzel of Jacksonville, FL; grandsons, Desmann and Dustin Batzel of Lexington, SC; sister, Betty Turner of Stone Mountain, GA; cousin, Preston Leach of Braselton, GA. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Batzel was born and lived a great deal of her life in Stone Mountain, GA. However, the last twenty years she resided in Augusta, GA. Gerry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta and West Lake Country Club. The family will receive friends Tuesday March 18, 2014 from 11 am- 1pm, with the funeral service at 1pm with Dr. Dennis Rogers officiating, with burial at Melwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Society of Retina Specialists www.asrs.org. Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at wagesandsons.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Mar. 17, 2014.

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March 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. (1 Pet. 5:7)

Bob Peri

March 18, 2014

Uncle Butch, Brian and Family,

Aunt Gerry will be missed so much by our family. She was such a wonderful lady and we loved her so much. I'll never forget those vacations years ago at your home in Stone Mountain by Pine Lake. I know you will miss her so much but she will always be there in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all off you. Rest assured she is in God's hands and talking things over with family and friends that went before her.

Gods speed Aunt Gerry.

Love you all,
Bob and Family

Kimbel and Telsa Stokes

March 18, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry we did not know sooner, and cannot be with you for the service today.

JT

March 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of loss. 2 Cor. 1:1-5

March 17, 2014

With deepest sympathy to the family.

March 17, 2014

Offering my deepest sympathy to the Batzel family. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you through this difficult time.

C Christopher (Isaiah 25:8)

March 17, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jeffrey Batzel

March 17, 2014

Uncle Butch, Brian and Betty: With heartfelt sincerest sympathy in our loss, Aunt Gerry is now in paradise enjoying the heavenly banquet. May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times as we celebrate a life well lived. God bless you all! Love, Kelly, Sarah and Jeff

March 17, 2014

May God comfort and keep your family in your time of grief.
Rev 20:12, 13
Cyndee

Paul A Manos

March 17, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Knowing Gerry for many year was a special privilege. Words can't express my sympathy for you and your family.

Paul A Manos

March 17, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Knowing Gerry for many years was a special privilege. Words can't express my sympathy for you and your family.

March 17, 2014

Sorry about your lost hope you can find comfort in gods words, Jp Ga

P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )

March 17, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

E.P.

March 17, 2014

My condolences to the Batzel family may you find comfort in your time of loss. Geraldine will be missed but not forgotten " Blessed are the dead that die in the lord" Rev 14:13

Megan Mills ~The Retina Eye Ctr

March 17, 2014

Mr. Batzel, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. With Deepest Sympathy

ken and joann hickox

March 17, 2014

My Dear Butch and Betty,My heart goes out to you. I only wished we could have shared one more joke, one more smile, one more memory, but I will always remember her beautiful eyes and love for her family Ken and Joann Hickox

March 17, 2014

I am very sorry for the loss you have suffered. May you lean upon each other and the God of all comfort who cares for each and every one of us. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." 1.Peter 5:6,7

March 17, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy during this most difficult time, may God bring you a peace and hope. Jer 29:11

Wages & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc. Stone Mountain Chapel

March 17, 2014

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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