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Geraldine Garrett Obituary
Geraldine Mae (Pritchard) Garrett, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2019 at Buckeye Care and Rehab Center after an extended illness. She was born on May 25, 1932, in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Benton and Mary (Truex) Pritchard.
Geraldine is survived by her loving daughters, Linda (Brian) Cottrill, of Lancaster, Clara Cooper (Shane Taylor), of Lancaster, Karen (Terry) Osborne, of Florida, and Joyce Garrett, of Lancaster; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends whom she cherished.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Garrett; longtime companion, John McCandlish, son, Charles Garrett; and siblings, Emery, Roy, and Robert Pritchard, Helen Thomas, and Donna Mayne.
Geraldine graduated from Centralia High School and attended the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lancaster.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Pastor Paul Wymer officiating. Burial will follow in Green Summit Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Hill's. Condolences can be made on Geraldine's online guest registry at www.hillfhkingston.com.
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Olivedale Senior Center
November 12, 2019
We are very sorry to hear of your great loss.May the fond memories from family and friends give you comfort and may Jesus give you peace in your heart.
November 9, 2019
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother Geraldine. She was one of the first residents I met when my husband Tim came to Buckeye Care & Rehab. Your Mother was very well liked and will be missed so much by all. Debbie Wykle
Marc Snoke
November 9, 2019
Please accept my sympathy for your loss, I have many fond childhood memories of my old neighbor and her great family, she was a very nice lady and dear friend of my mom's.
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