Geraldine Ann Huhn "Jeri" Chiara

1935 - 2020

Geraldine Ann (Jeri) Huhn Chiara passed away on July 1 at her home in Old Mandeville surrounded by family. She was born on January 13, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the late Hiller Huhn and Marie Antoinette (LeBoeuf) Huhn. Jeri was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Richard Chiara for nearly 60 years. She was the devoted mother of Mary Anne Chiara of Fort Pierce, FL, Patricia Chiara Grimes of Cary, NC, Claire Elizabeth Chiara of Tallahassee, FL and Catherine Rose Chiara of Mandeville, LA Jeri was the proud grandmother of Max and Samantha Corbin, Benjamin and Sarah Grimes, and Dylan Andrews. She was the loving great-grandmother of Brynn Corbin and Grayson Britt. She was the sister of Hiller J. Huhn and the late Yvonne Groetsch. She also leaves behind several cousins, nephews, and nieces. Jeri was a native of New Orleans where she met the love of her life Dick Chiara. They were married in 1960 and eventually settled in Cincinnati, OH where they raised their four daughters. Jeri and Dick returned to New Orleans to enjoy retirement in 1996. Jeri embraced life in so many ways. She loved working in her garden, traveling, enjoying great food and attending the festivals of New Orleans. She had a special talent for gaining the trust of stray cats, eventually adopting several of them over the years and earning her the nickname "The Cat Lady". She was spiritual, devoted and truly enlightened. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the celebration of Jeri's life at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448 at 11:00 on July 11, 2020. Visitation begins at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Geraldine Huhn Chiara may be made to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, 813 Florida St, Mandeville, LA 70448. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.