Thelma "Geri"-Southerland-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

Thelma "Geri" Southerland

Jun 10, 1927 - Oct 23, 2025

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Dear sweet Geri was our Mom's roommate for quite some time at NHC. Geri was a joy to visit her when I came to visit my Mom. Geri was always kind to the NHC staff. Geri always asked how my Mom was doing and was deeply concerned how my Mom was doing. Unfortunately ,my Mom with her condition didn't know how Geri was so concerned for her. Geri was so appreciative for what we did on our visits. Geri was a wonderful woman and I'm so glad she graced my life. Prayers to her family.

Aunt Geri was such an important part of my life. She was an amazing sister to my mother, and visiting with Aunt Geri and Uncle Henry were truly happy highlights of my childhood. Geri had a beautiful voice and filled her home with music. Her daughter Cheryl has always been like a sister to me. Cheryl took such wonderful care of her mother and father. Her selfless devotion to them will always be remembered and admired, a true reflection of the love she had for both of her parents.

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Thelma "Geri"'s Obituary

Thelma Geraldine “Geri” Avant Southerland passed away at the age of 98 on October 23rd, 2025, surrounded by loving family and caretakers at NHC in Lexington, SC. Geri was born in Chadburn, NC, on June 10th, 1927, to the late Austin and Nettie Avant. Geri was a charter member of...

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