Rosina Mary Gerding

Mrs. Rosina Mary Gerding age 93, of Stonehenge Assisted Living, Blairsville, formerly of Roswell, GA. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016, at Stonehenge following an extended illness. Mrs. Gerding was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in St. Louis, MO., the daughter of the late Harry Stoetzer and the late Alvina Belville Stoetzer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred E. Gerding Jr. in 1992.Rosina was an avid reader, loved to do crossword puzzles, and to crochet. She always had a wonderful laugh and a great sense of humor. While living in Roswell, one of her great joys was the companionship of her West Highland Terrier, Christy, who was given to her on Christmas Eve 2004 by her stepson's family. When Rosina was living at Stonehenge, it was always a joy to see her face light up when Christy came to visit. Rosina spent the last five years being cared for by the wonderful ladies of Building #3 at Stonehenge. Rosina was of the Protestant faith. Surviving Mrs. Gerding are one daughter and son in law, Risë and William Lockwood of Blairsville, one son, James Gerding of Cameron, MO., four grandchildren, John, Jamie, and Jennifer Volkmar, and Rochelle Gerding, five great grandchildren, her loving Stonehenge family, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Mountain View Chapel with the Rev. Tim Renshaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Meadow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Stonehenge Assisted Living care of the Activities Department in Mrs. Gerding's memory. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com