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2012
Geraldine Coon Obituary
January 21, 1951 - October 30, 2012
Macon, GA- Services for Geraldine Elaine Simmons Coon are 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the I. E. Mack Worship Center of Unionville Baptist Church.
Daughter of the late Collins Simmons, Sr. and Middie Simmons-Andrews, she was a Bibb County Board of Education retiree, former Bibb County Sheriff Department employee, former Ballard-Hudson High School student and Dudley-Hughes 1970 graduate.
Survivors include: daughers, Tiffany Coon-Fowler(Alan), Tosha Coon Taylor; beloved grandchildren, Antonio, Jr., Alaina, Anthony, Ansley; former husband, Troy Coon; siblings, Collins Simmons, Jr.(Pat), Michael Simmons, Sr.(Debra), Brenda Roberts(Johnnie); other relatives.
She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Antonio Taylor, Sr. Please contact family at 517 Spring Run; Lizella, GA.
HICKS & Sons Mortuary-Macon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Coon
Quinterrius Smith
November 13, 2012
My sincerest of condolences go out to the family that lost a kind-hearted amazing woman. I remember her from Winship and Vineville. She was always so sweet, always remisncing of her days when she was in school and on certain occasions. She always had a smile on her face and everyone loved her! She was truly an angel. May God Bless this family at this time of grievance.
Avan Walker
November 13, 2012
Mrs. Coon was an amazing woman. I remember her from our days at Winship Elementary School. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bobby Ficklin Jr.
November 8, 2012
GOD bless the entire family at this time and always. I pray that GOD gives you all peace that surpasses all understanding. I loved Ms. Coon and her sweet and warm spirit. Please know that I am praying for you all.
Stephen Thomas
November 7, 2012
My sincerest condolences.....Ms. Coon was a dear friend of my mother. Somethin tells me their both in heaven now exchanging the days news.....:)
May the lord keep you and yours in perfect peace.
Stephen A. Thomas
please call me
404-484-4591
SaKeitha Johnson
November 6, 2012
Hi Tosha, I was so sorry to here about your mom. Please know that God will comfort and strengthen you during this time of loss.
autumn williams
November 6, 2012
Sorry for the lost Ms.Coon was my baby teacher n thats all my son talked about day afterday he loved Ms. Coon she was the most sweetest n friendly person ever
Jessie Ellis
November 6, 2012
my deepest symphony, I can't believe this Ms Coon we love you Your student from Vineville parents
Tracy, Debra(Jean), & Christian Orr
November 5, 2012
Tiffany, Tosha, and the entire Coon Family: God Bless you all. May Mrs. Coon rest in eternal peace and may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you've shared together with her. From our family to yours, heartfelt condolences and please know that you are in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers.
Nesi Womack
November 5, 2012
My God be with you and your family in your time of need. Ms. Coon is in a far better place than any of us! She will definitely be missed! One of the sweetest teachers that Vineville could ever have!!
Sarah Jones
November 5, 2012
Geraldine was a special person...now she has a special place in heaven...ms. Sarah jones
Cynthia and Nathaniel Ross Sr.
November 4, 2012
To the Coon and Simmons family I was deeply sorrow to hear of Geraldine passing. I will always remember her and her smile. She will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
TRENNIA RUSSELL MCCARTHY
November 4, 2012
to GOD be the glory to the family we will keep you in ours prays stay prayerful love always THE RUSSELL KIDS TIMOTHY,THERESA,TRENNIA
audrey worthen
November 4, 2012
Tosha, my prayers are with you and your family. I met your Mom a few months back at Primary Pediatrics. I found her to be a friendly, sweet, and down-to-earth person. Shonta replied, "Mom she is always like that." Take care and, "MAY GOD BLESS."
Cynthia (Broadus) Mallory
November 3, 2012
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Tracey Ellen
November 3, 2012
Rest in peace Ms.Coon. Will always remember your smile.
Shaneeka Smith
November 3, 2012
Rest In peace Ms.Coon you was a very sweet person.My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family.I remember you from kindergarten.
Ms Mary Ann Gore
November 3, 2012
Rest in Peace Dear Lady,
you were a very sweet and kind person.
Chants Jordan
November 3, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha I'm so sorry
For your loss my heartaches for u...she was truly an angel on earth
Susan / William Gibson
November 3, 2012
Tosha. This candle light is in memory of Your Mother. Our prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you.
Condra, Leonard and Jon Christian Weaver
November 3, 2012
Truly an angel who is now watching over us all. Our prayers are with the family.
Ms. Vickey Fleming-Toliver
November 3, 2012
God needed someone to teach the new angels how to smile. He called Gerri. Teach them well.
Edward Walton and Family
November 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RoSheedah Wright
November 3, 2012
Tosha, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother! I will continue to pray that GOD gives you and your family strength to get thru! But please know that weeping may endure for one night, but JOYETH comes in the morning!!! Be blessed my friend! Love you! Ro, Arianna, and Ahmad Jr.
November 2, 2012
What a sweet and caring person, she showed genuine love and concerns for the students at Vineville. Every morning she was that ray of light that God blessed her with to illuminate to others those mornings at Vineville Academy. With deepest sympathy,Darrell, Chandra and Bailey Albritton
November 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Coons passing. Her favorite words were, "Hi darling!" I am sure she told God the same thing, "Hi darling!" She told me that she was going home to take care of her grandchildren. Rest in the arms of Jesus! Missed but I will never forget you. My prayers are with the family. love, Ms. Stanley
Alice (Goolsby) Parks
November 2, 2012
Brenda and Family, I am so sorry about Geraldine. My prayers are with you.
November 2, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 2, 2012
Hold on to the memories of your loved one, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Jadie and Vivian Gibon & Family
Chants Jordan
November 2, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha I'm so sorry
For your loss my heartaches for u...she was truly an angel on earth
Tammy Berry
November 2, 2012
My daughter went to Vineville Academy and was in the class with Miss Love and Ms. Coon. She always talked about Ms. Coon and how sweet she was. When I met her, she was indeed a sweet person. She serve the school board with dignity. Ms. Coon will definitely be missed.
November 2, 2012
To the Coon Family, my prayer's are with you all and I pray that God will give you all, strength to be stronge..remember Jesus is the ANWSER..
Winship PTA Family the good ole days.
Juanita I Pertillo
TaMarsha Hughes
November 2, 2012
I am so speechless.. To her family I am so sorry, and I pray that God will give you peace. My son attends Vineville Academy and there was not one time I saw Ms. Coon that she didn't take time to stop and speak and she always had a smile.. Some mornings I would feel so bad but after seeing her and the " morning crew" my day was made. I will miss her dearly... Love you lots!!!!
David and Elaine Lucas & the Jones and Huckabee Families
November 2, 2012
The Huckabee, Jones, and Lucas families express our deepest sympathy to this family that we grew up with in Bellevue. Geraldine was a very special person and we all loved her.
Danielle Maccio
November 2, 2012
I am SO SORRY to hear about Ms. Geraldine. My daughters went to Vineville Academy, and althought they never had her as a teacher, she was ALWAYS so very sweet and loving to them and me. I saw her almost daily while I was working in the school. She was a very lovely person... Always smiling... always encouraging and loving, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I LOVE YOU Ms. Geraldine <3
November 2, 2012
Tiffany and Tasha.
so sorry to hear about your mother.
God bless all of you at this trying time
Mrs King
Lisa Riggins-Glasco
November 2, 2012
Mere words can't begin to express the feeling of loss that I am experiencing right now. Mrs. Coon was a true joy and will always be remembered for all her kindness to my son and my family during her time at Vineville Academy. Her shining light will be truly missed!
Fannie L. Evans-Colbert
November 2, 2012
With my deepest sympathy to the Simmons, Roberts,Coon and Chambliss Families. I am sorry for your loss.Be BLESSED with the strength to carry on.
Fannie Evans- Colbert( Cousin,friend /schoolmate. RIP -with JESUS ,Gerri
Tanisha Johnson Davis
November 2, 2012
I pray GOD's peace will comfort your hearts during this time. Your mother would always greet me with a smile at Winship when my son Antoine attend & at Vineville when my daughter Amia attended.She didn't forget me even with the 11yr gap that was between them & when Antoine passed she made sure to show her concern for my loss. Ms.Coon was always so sweet to me & my family & will never be forgotten for it.
November 2, 2012
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Our hearts are filled with sadness at her passing and filled with joy for having known her. The Vineville Academy Family
Charles Murphy and Ivuntay Davis
November 2, 2012
May God continue to bless all of you during this time. I have known my good friend for a long time and I will miss her kindness and great smile. God cares.
Stephanie Slocumb
November 2, 2012
Brenda and Family
I was sad to see that you all have lost a wonderful person in Geraldine. She always had a kind word and a wonderful smile on her face. May God continue to bless all of you. She will be missed.
Amy coon/powell
November 2, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. I never will forget my aunt geraldine. I still remember the times I stayed with her doing the summer months and boyy those was the good ole days. She was always so positive and kind always had something positive to say no matter the situation. Luv u guys and I am just a phone call away.
Marguerite Hardaway
November 2, 2012
To Tiffany and Tosha,
I met you and your wonderful, smiling, sweet mother when your Dad had his wreck and you went to see his car. I knew instantly she was a great lady and blessed. You are blessed to have had her for a Mom. Continue her legacy with your children.
Jamey Harris & Family
November 2, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you experience this tremendous lost. I am in disbelief and total sadness as Ms. Coon was like another mother to me. Having known her almost all of my life and seeing her smile extending true hospitality at all times. I pray that God uplifts you all and we as family and friends will keep you encouraged and embraced with love and support.
Nadine J Brooks
November 2, 2012
Tiffany I am so sorry to here about the loss of your Mom, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Nicole Foster Family
November 2, 2012
Tears flowing as I write this message we just had a conversation Monday at Kroger. I want to thank you for all you did for kids the last thing you told me was to tell Nick you love him and know that we loved you too.. Those days at winship we will always cherish. May your soul Rest in Paradise you was the sweetest woman I know
Candice Nance
November 2, 2012
She was definitely a special person with a wonderful smile, positive disposition, and pure love in her heart! Many thoughts and prayers go out to Tiffany, Tosha, and the rest of the family.
Brenda Thomas
November 2, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jean(Tudy) Middleton
November 2, 2012
Tiffany from the first time I meet your mother there was a bond between us.She had such a beautiful smile with such a happy spirit.I would ask about her and she would ask about me.When we see each other we would talk like we had known each other for years.My grandson Jalen Chester goes to Vineville Academy she would watch over him for me.Every day last year he would come home and tell me something Mrs.Coon said.Tiffany thanks for allowing me to meet your mother such a beautiful lady.May the blessing of The Lord be with you and your family in these trying times.....
The Solomon Family
November 1, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha,
We realize that this is a difficult time for you, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss your mother's beautiful smile. ~ The Solomons
Jovita Francis
November 1, 2012
God saw that you were suffering
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, “Come with Me.”
Through tears filled years, we watched you suffer
And slowly fade away
Although we loved you deeply,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands were put to rest
God broke our hears to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Author Unknown
My condolences to you and your family. I pray God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding. ~The Francis Family
SHONTA WORTHEN-IBIM
November 1, 2012
TO THE COON AND SIMMONS FAMILIES. MY HEART FERVENTLY GOES OUT TO YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED!! PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES!! I AM SO AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW. I SAW MRS. COON TWO MONTHS AGO AT PRIMARY PEDIATRICS ALONG WITH TIFFANY. I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE HER AFTER SOME YEARS. I AM GLAD I HAD A CHANCE TO GIVE HER ONE LAST BIG HUG BEFORE SHE PASSED. SHE WAS THE SWEETEST LADY SOMEONE CAN EVER MEET!! MAY GOD REST HER SOUL!!!
November 1, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha,this is a shock to me. Reading in the paper today that one of my best friends is gone. I will miss her SMILE. Praying for both of you and your families.
Jean Denerson (Steward Chapel AME Church). Work with your mom at Ballard "B".
jean
Beverly Mckissick
November 1, 2012
Ms. Coon will be deeply missed by all whom lives that she touched. I will miss the way she would say "what's up" and the way she would call be by my nick name. I will miss Saturday morning girl talk over breakfast with her and Tiffany; the motherly advice; her good spirit; and most of all the famous "Geri burgers". I'm truly going to miss my second mom.
Ronald Ball
November 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
stacy hill
November 1, 2012
Wow the best teacher my son ever had she'd always call him "Bishop" he always thinks about her in a fond way...God bless...
Gloria Morris -Tate
November 1, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Simmons and Coon family
Gloria Morris - Tate
November 1, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Simmons and Coon family
Cowana Smith
November 1, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mrs.Coon,she taught my daughter Zaklyn at Winship.My prayers are with you guys.
Ron Fowler
November 1, 2012
To Tiffany and Tasha I know that this is a great loss for you both keep her in your heart and know that she will be miss Love Ronald and Jordin Fowler
Wanda Smith-Colbert
November 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Tiffany and Tosha. I am speechless. Just know I am here today, tomorrow and whenever you guys need an ear. Your mom was a great lady, with a warm spirit. I feel blessed to have known her.
Shannie Williams
November 1, 2012
To the Coon Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at the difficult time.
George Crawley
November 1, 2012
To the Coon Family,
Tiffany and Tosha your Mom brought happiness to my heart everytime she smiled. Her joy in the Lord was constant. Her love for her grandchildren endearing. Her passion for the education and the welfare of our families was as infectious as her smile. Her warm "Hello George!" or "Hello Junior!" will always stay with me - I will miss her, May She Rest in God's Eternal Peace!!
Love
November 1, 2012
Tiffany and Toshia you all are in our Prays Love Taylor Family.
Joann Dean
November 1, 2012
To The Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawnta Hodges Stewart
November 1, 2012
Tosha and Tiffany I know it's hard! Mrs. Gearaldine was such a sweet person. I always enjoyed being around her. Stay strong. Love Shawnta and Fredreca
Cynthia Simmons
November 1, 2012
To The Coon Family: I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of such a sweet and warm person. I worked with Geraldine in the Communications Division of the Sheriff's Office, we had wonderful talks about life and family. May God bless you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Johnetta (Farrar) Walters & Family
November 1, 2012
Sending our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Coon and Simmons families. Praying for a peace that surpasses all understanding as you remember your beloved.
Judy -Lewis Henderson
November 1, 2012
Praying for the entire family.May God give you all the much needed strength at this time.She was really a sweet person.
Lanita James
November 1, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely- the Webster's and James
November 1, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Simmons & Coon Family,"TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THY HEART AND LEAN NOT TO THINE OWN UNDERSTANDING." THE LUNDY FAMILY~ Adolphus,Renee',Racine
Renata Harden-Ferdinand
November 1, 2012
Tosha, may God keep you and your family in your time of need.
Renata Harden-Ferdinand
Lisa Grace
November 1, 2012
Geraldine was a joy to work with at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. I will really miss her laughter
Estella Montgomery
November 1, 2012
To the Coon family having lived in the same neighborhood since you guys were young.Having talked to your mother over the fence on a regular basis, I was devastated to see all the emergency personnel at Geraldines house and I started praying that maybe someone was just Ill. None the less I found out later that was not the case so my thoughts turned to you childrens. Needless to say I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that GOD put your hand in his to help lessen the pain of losing a love one especially a parent.God bless and keep everyone.
Regina Stokes
November 1, 2012
Geraldine was a sweet lady. I worked with her at Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Pounds & Odoms Family
November 1, 2012
Tosha & Tiffany
Tears are God's gift to us. Our holy water. They heal us as they flow. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow but looking back in memory will help comfort you tomorrow. May God Bless You and Your Family at this time.
Trinika Pounds
November 1, 2012
She turned me to the sunshine,
And encouraged me to dream:
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.
And when the winds and rains came,
She protected me enough;
But not too much, she knew I'd need
To stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example,
Always taught me right from wrong;
Markers for my pathway
To last my whole life long.
I am my Mother's garden,
I am her legacy.
And I hope today she feels the love,
Reflected back from me.
~Author Unknown~
November 1, 2012
Tiffany and Tosha I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, she was truly a beautiful spririted person...may God Bless your family. KaShonda Carey Scarborough
Marlon White
November 1, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to Tiffany and Tosha during this time. May GOD give you comfort and understanding. GOD Bless you!
November 1, 2012
REST IN PEACE MS.COON YOU WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY TO MY FAMILY AND I.I REMEMBER THE DAYS AT WINSHIP THEN WE REUNITED AGAIN AT VINEVILLE ACADEMY.
Rubbie Major
November 1, 2012
Brenda and family, you're in our prayers as you face this very difficult time.
November 1, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Coon/Simmons family.
Tina Pauldo-Hart and Tevin T. Colson
Marvin& Catherine Brown, Sr.
November 1, 2012
Tosha & Tiffany,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We worked together at Winship Elementary. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and keep you at this time.
Barbara, Erica, Erin and Elana Brown
November 1, 2012
Tosha & Tiffany: Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. In time, your wonderful memories will be a great comfort to you. May God bless you always.
Shandral Blasingame
November 1, 2012
Look to the hills which cometh my help. Your help is coming from the lord. Keep praying to God Tosha and Tiffany and the rest of the family. God will never leave you nor forsake you in your time of sorrow. I love you all. Baby Blast
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