Geraldine Bentley

Bobbie Geraldine “Judy” Bentley, 88, of Perryton, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2026.   Viewing will be Monday, March 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.  A service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Perryton Church of Christ with Billy McCallie and Mikel Peterson officiating. Burial will take place at Staley Cemetery in Early, Texas, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Perryton, Texas.

Geraldine was born on September 27, 1937, in Brownwood, Texas, to Clarice G. “Happy” Parker and Jason A. Parker. She moved to Perryton in 1945 when she was in first grade and graduated from Perryton High School in 1956. In 1955, Geraldine worked at Birch Drug Store, and it was there that she met Richard Bentley, who came into the store. They were married at the Church of Christ on June 16, 1957. 

In 1958, Richard was drafted into the U.S. Army and later transferred to Fort Dix, New Jersey. While there, Geraldine and Richard welcomed their daughter, Terry, who was born in a naval hospital in Philadelphia. After Richard’s discharge in 1960, the family returned to Perryton, where they settled into their life together. In 1962, they welcomed their son, Scott. Geraldine worked for GTE until her retirement in 1991.

Geraldine was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Christ in Perryton throughout her life. Her relationship with the Lord guided her daily actions, shaped her character, and remained her highest priority. She loved her family deeply, cherished every moment with them, and found great joy in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother—but above all, she dedicated herself to serving God.

She also had a lifelong love of travel and adventure. Geraldine found joy not only in seeing new places but in the people she met and the memories she created along the way. She made it a personal goal to see the country, and she proudly visited all 50 states. Whether she was exploring a historic site, taking in a beautiful landscape, or simply sharing a meal and conversation, she treasured the time spent with others. For her, travel was as much about relationships and shared experiences as it was about the destinations themselves.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, Clarice G. “Happy” Parker and Jason A. Parker; and her brother, Charlie Parker.

She is survived by her daughter, Terry Wilson, and her husband, Olen; her son, Scott Bentley, and his wife, Kim; and her sisters-in-law, Pamela Parker and Ruth Morey. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Kristen Curl and her husband, Derek; Conner Bentley and his wife, Emily; Rachel Jones and her husband, Bretton; and Brooke Bentley. Additionally, she is survived by two great‑grandchildren, Adelaide Ruth Jones and William Scott Bentley. All of them lovingly knew her as Mama Judy.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Association P.O. Box 738, Perryton, TX, 79070 or Christian Relief Fund https://crf.com/give.