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Geraldine Adkisson Obituary

ADKISSON, MRS. GERALDINE SCHUBERT - of Rockwood, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, after battling a long illness. She was born April 26, 1926 in Morgan County. She was the daughter of the late, Ott and Rachel Schubert. She was a member of the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Bill; sisters: Arietta Keeney, Glenna Schubert, and Mary Green; brothers; Anderson, Henderson, Woodrow, and Merilynn. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Jo and Charles Hensley, Brenda and Paul Parson, Becky Basler, and Carolee and Lance Treadway; three sons and daughters-in-law: Harold L. and Carolyn Adkisson, Bryon and Tammy Adkisson, and Larry and Lacey Adkisson; sisters: Wanda Shipe and Juanita Jones; special niece, Trula Ruppe; brother-in-law, Harry Shipe; 12 grandsons; 6 granddaughters; 15 great, grandchildren; and so many wonderful friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 28th from 12 to 2 p.m. at Harriman Baptist Tabernacle, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. James Jones and Bro. Jeff Parrott officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Church Cemetery, Wartburg. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2009.

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Lynn Poole

November 28, 2009

So sorry to hear of Mrs.Adkisson's passing. I always enjoyed her. I will keep you all in my prayers.

kim Henley Kennedy

November 26, 2009

Becky, Carolee and families, Mrs. Adkisson was a wonderful woman. I am so sorry for your loss of her.

November 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Johnny & Kim Boleyn

Dennis & Marlene Leamon

November 26, 2009

Dennis and I have no words to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of Ms. Geraldine. We have truly been blessed with having a friend like her. We pray the Lord will fill your difficult times ahead with great memories she gave you.

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