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Geraldine Eley Obituary

GERALDINE ELEY, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Lutheran Homes. Born in Forest, Miss., she retired from Wood Youth Center and had been employed at Three Rivers Apartments for several years. Surviving are her children, Sally Ragsdale, Rena M. McClendon, Cordell (M. Christine) Eley, and Stephanie Callines; mother, Florine Eley; brothers, Ezekal (Carol) Eley, MacArthur (DeAndrea) Eley and Johnny L. (Nellia) Gill; sister, Iroma Jean Garner; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Emond Eley; two brothers, John E. and Charles L. Eley; and a granddaughter, Patricia Anderson. Service is 1:30 p.m. Monday at Ellis Funeral Home, with calling one hour before service. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Everleana Walker

November 20, 2008

To Zeke, our prayers goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Everleana Walker and the Walker family

Bamone Boyd

November 19, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Rodney Eley

November 18, 2008

Cordell and family...Im so sorry for the loss of your mother and my aunt...me and aunt dean shared so many memories while growing up. Times that I will cherish forever and ever...also my wife Lisa was so happy that she had the chance to meet aunt dean, that I have always spoke so fondly of . May the lord guide and keep you all and know that she is in a better place now in heaven. Take care Cordell and keep in touch with us. All our love, Rodney and Lisa Eley

Tammie Johnson

November 17, 2008

My prayers are with you Cordell and your family. I have not seen you for years but i will always remember you for your encouraging words. We went to Northrop together and we both came out in 81. My maiden name is Gleason. May God give you all strength.

Dessie (Dot) Kelly

November 17, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless

harrie and felecia white

November 15, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Mary (Boyd)Menifee

November 15, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Margaret Belcher

November 15, 2008

Mac and family,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow and bereavement. May God continually bless and strengthen you is my prayer.

Sonny Gatson

November 14, 2008

Cordell and Family,
May Mrs. Eley rest in peace. My family will keep your family in our prayers. God Bless.

Please stay in touch.

Sonny Knox-Gatson

The Hicks,Bennett, Lyons Family

November 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Arleen Williamson

November 14, 2008

The Staff and Residents of Lutheran Home convey our prayers to the family. We will keep you in our hearts.

JEAN PERRY

November 14, 2008

To the family, May God Bless and Keep You in your time of need.For God has picked a beautiful rose for his garden.

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