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Rita Geraghty Obituary

GERAGHTY, RITA, 85, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Charles J. Geraghty. She was the devoted mother to Mary Hass (Ray), Charles Geraghty (Sue), Pat Simmon (Tony), Joseph Geraghty (Debbie), William Geraghty, Alice Leon (Michael), Debbie Spalding (Gary), David Geraghty, Denis Geraghty, Rita Roarx (Danny), Theresa Toohey, Monica Geraghty (Mike) and Mark Geraghty. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Miller, Catherine Kruer, Marcella Weikel, Irene Miller and Dolores Popp; and sisters-in-law, Doris Geraghty and Mary Ann Geraghty. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1925 Lewiston Drive, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus or Brain Injury Assoc. of Kentucky. Thanks is given to the staff at Eden Terrace and Nazareth Home with special thanks to her caregiver, Paul Eve.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 8, 2009.

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Chris Zinser

January 12, 2009

Please know my thoughts are with you all at this time. I got to know your mother a bit during the early 70's, and always enjoyed working with her and hearing from her. Having just lost my mother three years ago this week, I know the emptiness you must feel.

Joyce Hagest

January 12, 2009

Denis,
So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce at St. Joe Hill

Kathy Burke

January 11, 2009

Monica,

I am really so that I could not attend "Big Momma's" funeral. Know that my thoughts and prayers were with you and your family. Anyone can look at your family and know that your mother was extrodinary. She was a very special lady and as a result, your family remains an inspiration to many.

God Bless,
~Kathy

Todd Schmiedeler

January 10, 2009

Mary,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know that it has been a difficult past 10 days for you and Ray. Please know that the Schmiedeler family has you, Ray and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Joel Milliner

January 10, 2009

Denis and David as well as your families,
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Carmen Walker

January 9, 2009

Mary, may God be with you and your family during these hard times. Your mom is happy and free now. God is now her caregiver.
As always all our love,
Carmen and Jim

Sandra Michael

January 9, 2009

Mary,
I was so sorry to learn about your mother's death. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. May God wrap his arms around each one of you and give you comfort.
Love always,
Sandy Michael

Mary Dee Boemker

January 9, 2009

Geraghty Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mother. I have many fond memories of her and your whole family at St. Lawrence. She will be missed. You are all in my thought and prayers.

Gary & Karen Cecil

January 9, 2009

Rita, Debbie, and Family
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Craig and Michele Jackey

January 8, 2009

Our prayers are with the entire family. May God bless you all.

Larry Profancik

January 8, 2009

Dear Mary,

You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of your mother.
May you find peace in knowing that she is with Him.

Sincerely,

The Ebersold Family

January 8, 2009

To the entire Geraghty family: Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. You are an amazing & faith-filled family. May you all feel the grace and peace of God during this difficult time.

Kimberly Thompson

January 8, 2009

It is with great sadness the passing of such a wonderful and devoted aunt and family member. Forest and I morn the passing, and pray for the healing of all who's lives were touched by our Aunt Rita. Although this is a sad event there is happiness in knowing that her devotion to our blessed mother has prayed for her to spend eternity with Christ. There is comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.

Melinda Mast

January 8, 2009

You have my sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved mother.

Margaret Millner

January 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk this path. May your memories bring you peace and joy.

Tammy Ritchie

January 8, 2009

There are no words to say, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazing woman who raised an incredible family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything that my family can do for any of you. Love all of you bunches.

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