Geraldine Elizabeth Eiland
Geraldine Elizabeth Eiland
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Pates Chapel Baptist Church
190 County Road 295, Jemison, AL 35085
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190 County Road 295, Jemison, AL 35085
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Martin Funeral Home, Inc. - ClantonOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.
Geraldine Eiland Obituary
Geraldine Elizabeth Eiland, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 29, 2026, in Clanton, AL.
She was born May 8,1938, in Chilton, Co. Alabama, daughter of the late Chester Maddox and the late Rena Maddox.
She cherished her family deeply and held a special love for her church family. She found great joy in tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and was happiest in the kitchen, cooking for those she loved. Known for her selfless and humble spirit, she always placed the needs of others before her own. Above all, she was dearly loved by all her family, a love that will be forever treasured.
Surviving are her Son, Jeff Eiland; Daughter, Cindy Sanshu; Daughter-in-law, Dianne Eiland; Five Grandchildren; Five Great-grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Parents,Chester & Rena Maddox; Husband, James Robert Eiland; Son, James "Jimmy" Ray Eiland; Brother, Carl Maddox; Sisters, Annette Maddox Morgan, Catherine Maddox Dawson.
Friends will be received Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pates Chapel Baptist Church.
Services will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pates Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, Alabama.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
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1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045
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Upcoming Events
Apr
3
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pates Chapel Baptist Church
190 County Road 295, Jemison, AL 35085
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
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Pates Chapel Baptist Church
190 County Road 295, Jemison, AL 35085
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Martin Funeral Home, Inc. - ClantonOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.