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Geraldine Bone Obituary

Long time local businesswoman, Geraldine Bone of G. Bone Tax Service, Inc. died Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Mrs. Bone was a native of Athens, GA for 81 years. She is the daughter of Charlie Odell Haynes, Sr. and Mary Lorena Haynes and stepfather, Joseph F. Parnell. Mrs. Bone was preceded in death by her husband, James Irwin Bone, Jr. in 1989.
She is survived by her four children, Keith Parnell, Glenn Bone, Karen Bone, and Gail Bone; one granddaughter, Katie Bone; along with several extended family members and friends.
Well known in the business community for her tax expertise, Mrs. Bone started her career with H&R Block in 1969. In 1971 she then opened G. Bone Tax Service, Inc. where she remained for 40 years, until she retired to Las Vegas, NV in 2010.
Memorial services for the celebration of Mrs. Bone's life will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Pittard Park in Winterville, Ga between the hours of 1and 5pm.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Mar. 5, 2014.

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Jeanette S Johnson

March 13, 2014

My prayers for all of you on the loss of your mother. Just remember, God takes care of us at all times. She was so special to me - as a friend and boss!

Trista Blankenship

March 10, 2014

We love you all. I was so blessed to have had nearly 30 years of her love and guidance.

Cindy Colley

March 8, 2014

So very sorry for your family's loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cindy Cheek Colley

Dennis & Diane Willingham

March 7, 2014

Karen, Gail, Keith, Glenn, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We thought the world of Ms. Dean , she will truly be missed .

Helen Pelfrey

March 6, 2014

Keith, Glenn, Karen and Gail, so sorry to read of Geraldine's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. She was a dear friend of mine for many years and she will be dearly missed. If there is anything at all I can do, please let me know. I will so miss her laughter and sense of humor.

Artie and Tina Kittle

March 5, 2014

So sorry to hear of passing of a great person and a wonderful lady. God Bless the family and close friends. Praying for comfort and strength to get through.

March 5, 2014

To the family I am so sorry for you loss. She was a precious Lady.
She did our taxes for years. May God give you comfort.
Mrs. Paul Bourn'e

patti smith

March 5, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the Bone family during this difficult time of your loss.

Ron Dillon

March 5, 2014

Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts coming your way.

Jim Myrick

March 5, 2014

This is such sad news, she was a special lady.

Larry and Wanda Mann

March 5, 2014

Our hearts ache for your loss. "Miss" Geraldine was one very special lady. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Becky Lane

March 5, 2014

To the family of Geraldine Bone,
Your mom did my taxes for many years and I remember her as a very competent and caring person. You have my condolences on your loss.

Rhonda Dalton - Bolton

March 5, 2014

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you and praying for you during this time.

Randy Nation

March 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Myra Colquitt

March 5, 2014

My condolences to the Bone Family. Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you today.

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