Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
geraldine hacke koonce, age 91, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, in Slidell.
Mrs. Koonce was born April 19, 1925, in Saratoga, Texas to William J. Hacke and Lillian Bailey Hacke.
Geraldine was the beloved mother of Dewain Koonce (Gina Cittadino), Elise Dragu (Lee Dragu), and Kay Koonce. She is survived by her brother, David Hacke; six grandchildren: Jason Koonce, Christina Crowe, Matthew Koonce, David Koonce, Jack Henry Dragu, Lillian Dragu; five great-grandchildren: Joseph Koonce, Luke Koonce,
Dylan Weilbaecher, Dawson Weilbaecher, and Ava Sweeny.
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Geraldine was a retired Registered Nurse from Southeast Louisiana Hospital where she was head nurse for the boy’s adolescent ward. She was also retired from the obstetrics ward of Slidell Memorial Hospital.
She lived a rich, generous life and was loved by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
Funeral Services will be held at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,
1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.M.
Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, after 10:00am.
Burial will be in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Memorial Gifts may be made to Notre Dame Hospice.
Dear family, May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and bring you comfort during this difficult time.Phillipains 4:6,7.
December 22, 2016
We will always remember Ms. Geraldine as a good, kindhearted person. Prayers and sympathy for her family.
Heidi and Bruce Weber
December 21, 2016 | Slidell, LA
Dewain, so sorry for the loss of your mother. We will remember you and your family in our prayers. Becky and David Carollo
Becky Carollo
December 20, 2016 | Slidell, LA
Dewain so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to and yours. Tee
Teresa Bergeron
December 19, 2016 | Kiln, MS
