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Geralyn Schmitt Obituary
Born in Lebanon, the former Geralyn Thompson was a graduate of Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing, and worked as a registered nurse at Jewish Hospital Endoscopy Department. She previously worked at Aetna as a case manager, and loved to read and spend time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Edward Thompson.
Survivors include: her loving husband of 30 years, Rob Schmitt; daughters, Erin McCoy (Corey) and Sarah Schmitt; mother, Wilma Thompson; siblings, Suzanne (Terry), Lawrence (Jan), Earl (Jennifer), Mary Lou (Jeff), Jeff (Patricia), Betty Jo (Terry) and Kevin (Debbie); mother-in-law, Dixie L. Schmitt; and loving extended family and friends
Her funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at St. Edward Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the ALS Association, KY Chapter, 2815 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017.
Highlands Funeral Home, Louisville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Christopher Hagan
November 19, 2014
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November 16, 2014
My deepest sympathies goes out to the family. May this text bring much comfort during this difficult time. (Romans 6:23)
Laura Smith
November 11, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.
Laura Allen Smith
Terry & Suzanne Zoeller
November 10, 2014
Prayers go out to your family. Keep all the loving memories in your heart.
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November 9, 2014
Prayers for your family, so sorry! Greg and Anita Riddle.
Mary Barnhart
November 9, 2014
Robert Wayne and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard..My mother loved you all so much and you were all so good to her .You have a special place in our hearts. Mary Ann
Martha Peterson-Arterburn
November 8, 2014
Thinking of the family and the nice memories of Geralyn and Mary Lou through the school days. Deepest sympathy for a nice person.
Kyle & Cheryl Blair
November 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie Applegate Ericksen
November 8, 2014
My deepest condolences to your family. I lost my husband to ALS almost six years ago. Such a brutal, tragic disease. Please know that others have walked your path and reemerged changed, but much deepened in faith and character. Blessings and peace to all of you
Pat Duvall
November 7, 2014
Geralyn was a wonderful wife, mother and nurse. She loved her family more than anything in the world. At work she was a ray of sunshine and I was lucky enough to work with this wonderful lady. She fought a long hard fight with dignity and grace. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Rob, Erin and Sarah. God has a new angel named, Geralyn. Love and miss you Geralyn.
November 7, 2014
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. It was an honor caring for Ms. Schmitt and we are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Your friends at Home Instead Senior Care
Conrad and Arlene Thompson
November 7, 2014
Sympathy and prayers for the family.
November 7, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the family of Geralyn Schmitt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was definitely blessed to have a husband and daughters to care for in the manner that you all did.
Nicky Wright & Family
Anita Teets
November 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy at the loss of a wonderful mother and wife. May she rest in eternal peace.
November 7, 2014
Our deepest sympathiy to Robert Wayne, Erin, and Sarah. Our love and prayers are with you. Love to all, Bill.and Joanne
Ann Ochsner
November 6, 2014
What a sweet wonderful person. I have very fond high school memories of Geralyn. My deepest sympathies to her family. God's blessings. Sincerely, Ann Wilber Ochsner
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