Geraldine Mattie Demoran

Geraldine Mattie Demoran, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and friend to many; was born on October 15, 1932 in Columbia, Alabama. She joined our Heavenly Father on May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. How fitting for God to call her home on Mother's Day for she had, over her lifetime, been a mother to many. Her love of people and children in general, kept her door open continually to anyone in need of a meal, a safe place to rest their head, and encouragement to be strong because they were special. Known to many as Grandma or Gerry, she was a long time resident of Redmond, moving here in 1966. Being an entrepreneur of many trades, her main job was raising her six children as a single parent. Working in the food industry was her trade. She worked at Abbys Pizza as assistant manager for many years until her retirement well into her 70s. She loved the public and they adored her as well. She also loved cooking her favorite Southern dishes for her family, loved the coast and seeing the ocean, playing the lottery, going for drives around Central Oregon, and she loved her ice cream treats. Geraldine is survived by her six children, Laqueta Gail Taggart of Redmond, Oregon, Kathleen Marie Rollins of Folson, California, Alvin Joseph Demoran Jr. of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Carol Ann Henderson of Redmond, Oregon, Bonnie Sue Demoran of Redmond, Oregon, and Kenneth John Demoran of Redmond, Oregon, her adoring grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her adored mother, Ruby Kelly, her brother, Louis (Bud) Knight, and her sister, Jacqueline Coker. There will be a Celebration of Life on her 91st birthday, October 15, 2023. The time and event schedule will be announced.