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Gertrude Hadley Jeannette

New York, New York

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1914 - 2018Ms. Gertrude Jeannette, Mother Gertrude as she was addressed in the community, was a member of the 1940's American Negro Theatre (ANT) in Harlem, co-founded by Abram Hill and Frederick O'Neal. Other members in ANT included Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis,...

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I began writing my story when I turned 50. Through my writing I found that Mrs. Hadley was my distant cousin. I too was born and raised in Urbana Arkansas. I retired from Fort Drum New York in 2014. I wish I had known of my own richer history when telling people where I was from. Her story is my story too. SFC Jessica Hicks Retired Army. I believe I have a photo of her great grandfather headstone born Nov 1830 Laurence Hadley.

Gertrude you surely are missed and had a life blessed for many years. I came across you obituary and connected with your life story I to use to drive a motorcycle and taxi in the 90's so i can only imagine what it was like in the 40's and 50's. Your life and connections will be eternally remembered and honored. My condolences to your family friends and loved ones. Rip

I'm so sorry for this lost, I spoke with her and her care taker a few months back. I told her who I was then asked if she remembered me she said of course I do. We talked about family and us coming to New York to visit and how much I missed cooking and her peach cobbler. For those who don't know, I'm Gertrude Jeanette's sister Alberta Lambert's oldest great granddaughter. I called the number I've been calling for some years now and it is now disconnected. I was calling to let her Know we had...

So sorry for your loss, but comfort can be found in God's Word at Psalm 147:3: He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds.

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one Gertrude Jeannette. May it bring you comfort in knowing that God knows your pain, and that he cares for you, and will help you through this difficult time. John 6:40

May she be remembered for the good and kindness he showed towards all those whose hearts were touched by his generous and giving spirit. God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.