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Geraldine Clarkson Obituary

Clarkson Geraldine Roberta Clarkson was born on January 1, 1947 and departed this earth on January 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents Levi and Eleanor Clarkson, daughter Jamie Clarkson-White. She is survived by her siblings, Teresa Clarkson, Clair (Abraham) Wilson, and Christopher Clarkson; nieces, Selena Wilson, Kaleena Jean-Pierre, Sybil (Ovin) Linton, and Karin (Mattaniah) Youmans; nephew, Jeremy (Theresa) Wilson; great nieces, Kalena Wilson and Riley Linton; great nephews, Matthew Linton, Joshua Linton, Aubrey Youmans, Mattaniah Youmans Jr., and Daniel Youmans; many cousins and friends. Funeral 12 noon on Friday, January 20, 2017 at C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave., where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gerry's name to The King Art Complex on behalf of NIA Performing Arts, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2017.

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Pearl cason

January 12, 2021

I think of u often my friend. I always will. I miss u.

George & Betty Rich

January 11, 2021

Geraldine (Gerri) always had a smile. She had a Broadway side and was always involved in theater. She spent the last years of her life caring for her brother. She was a friend to all and will be missed.

Pearl Cason

January 17, 2020

Still missing you Gerry. U will always stay in my thoughts

George & Betty Rich

January 11, 2020

Remembering you always.

Gelsilica Walker

January 21, 2017

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Toni Smith-Alston

January 20, 2017

May God bless the family during this most difficult time of loss. Our condolences and we will miss you Gerri.

Gilda Jones

January 20, 2017

My dear sister Gerri, I will surely miss our daily phone conversations, the beautiful gifts we exchanged, the time we spent together and for having you in our lives. I know that you are now at peace resting with the Lord. Until we meet again, Love, your sister and brother in Cleveland, Ohio; Gilda and Dan Jones

Bernadette Wilson

January 20, 2017

Gerri was a very loving and caring person. A wonderful co-worker and friend. Her testimony of life an inspiration to us all. God bless, Gerri is at peace now. Condolences to family. God will give you the strength to get through this and love and cherish the wonderful memories she leaves behind. RIH Gerri.

Fred Alexander

January 19, 2017

To the Clarkson family;
Geraldine leaves this earth the way she lived, in grace, great devotion to her family, care for her fellow human beings, and role model for her bother and sisters. These are just some of the things, which stands out as I remember her. May God bless the family, and may God continue to bless her, on her journey to a far better place.

MaryAnne White

January 19, 2017

It was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to be a part of your lives as your mom's student in 6th grade and to have been your next-door neighbor for several years. To live next door to a family that showed so much love, care, and concern for each other, and for others as well, was a real blessing for me. I know that love so strongly revealed on earth cannot help but be rewarded when it returns to its spiritual home. May all who knew Geri be comforted by the assurance that heaven's light is blazing brighter with the power of Geri's transformation from the physical body to her spiritual one.

Mrs. Harriet Martin-Grace

January 19, 2017

May the happy memories of Gerri help you during this difficult time. She was a very caring person.

George and Betty Rich

January 19, 2017

With our deepest sympathy. You did your best and God called you home. You will be missed.

Pearl Cason

January 19, 2017

Geri, may you rest in peace at the right hand of God.You were the first friend I made when I came to Columbus and I could not have asked for a better one. I will miss you and will always remember your laughter.You will always have a place in my thoughts and you will never be forgotten.

Theresa Bland

January 19, 2017

My heart and prayers are with the family. I was privileged to get to know her these past few years. I was honored to be a part of her recent 70th birthday celebration, what a wonderful tribute her friends and theater family paid to her. In your hands, O Lord Gerry is entrusted, bid her eternal peace.

January 19, 2017

I'm truly sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. I worked with her and she lit up a room with a wonderful smile. Always, the most pleasant to everyone. May a choir of angels lead her into paradise.

Rick Slone

Gwen Mitchell

January 18, 2017

I am deeply saddened by the news of Gerry's passing. She was a dear friend of mine for many years as we worked together at FCDJFS. May the Lord bless and comfort the family during this time of grief. You have my sincere condolences.

Diana Williams

January 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy in the passing of a long time friend. Rest in Peace, Gerri!

Diana Williams

Denise Hickson

January 18, 2017

I am so sorry to see that Gerry has passed. Her family has my prayers

Right Care Home Healthcare

January 18, 2017

Our thoughts are with the family as you take this journey without Gerry. You are in our hearts and prayers. Be Blessed, Mama Sissohore, Janette Patterson and the staff at Right Care Home Healthcare

Janette PATTERSON

January 18, 2017

I will certainly miss you Gerry, You were such a joy. You will be missed. You can now rest well. Love you...Janette & John Patterson

Warrenetta KELLY-CURTIS

January 17, 2017

Rest in Peace...Gerri... To the Family; You are in my Prayers and thoughts in your time of Sorrow. I worked with Gerri at FCDJFS....She always had a smile....We had fun even though we worked hard... She shall be missed by many but never ever Forgotten.

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