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Geraldine Harrison Obituary

Geraldine "Gerry" Harrison

Pocomoke-Geraldine "Gerry" Dewberry Harrison, 77, of Pocomoke City, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

Born on June 12, 1936 in Hurt, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Willis E. Dewberry and the late Anna Mae Warden Dewberry.

Gerry was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Pocomoke City having served as the teen Sunday school teacher for many years. She will also be remembered for the years she devoted to acknowledging gifts to the American Cancer Society. Her hobbies included bowling, square dancing and reading, but she considered her most important role was being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gordon M. Harrison, one son, Mark K. Harrison and his wife, Andrea, two grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail, all of Easton, MD, six brothers, one sister and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Paul Elligson, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Pocomoke City, where family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Interment will be follow in the First Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 204 Fourth Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. To send condolences to the family please visit www.hollowayfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Times on Nov. 1, 2013.

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Sharon and MIchael Elligson

November 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today, she was a sweet woman and will be missed.

Debbie Stancil-Beshears

November 2, 2013

Mark & Mr. Harrison - very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you during this sad time.

November 1, 2013

Gordon I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Richard Mason

Rosalie Hurley

November 1, 2013

Gordon so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers

Bill-Brenda Ward

November 1, 2013

Gordon, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Wherever she was, she always had a smile and kind words for everyone. Sending prayers for you and your family.

Jean Raborg

November 1, 2013

I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Gerry will be greatly missed.
Jean

Patty Gaylor

November 1, 2013

Gordon and family so sorry to hear about Gerry she was a beautiful lady inside and out my prayers will be with you.

Norma Ayers

November 1, 2013

Gordon and Mark. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

elizabeth justis

November 1, 2013

Gordon - I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.

Tom Payne

November 1, 2013

Gordon, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless You

Christine Bloxom

November 1, 2013

Gerry was a wonderful woman who will never be forgotten...our prayers are with the entire Harrison family. I hope that knowing she is walking with the Lord gives you great peace & comfort, many prayers to all of you at this time....Christine & Sonny Bloxom

Melody Hill/Gillespie

November 1, 2013

Mark..I'm so sorry about your mom's passing. Been thinking about you! Stay strong and I will be praying for you and your family.

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