Name: Visitation for Geraldine Pointer
Start: 2022-01-17T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-18T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

On January 6, 2021, Geraldine "Geri" Pointer, 91 transitioned from labor to reward. Geraldine was the youngest girl of ten children, born on April 9, 1930, in Clarendon, Arkansas to the late Odie and Annie Brown. She was affectionately known as "Geri". Geri was multi-talented. In her early years she enjoyed bowling, acquiring numerous trophies and winning various championship bowling competitions. She completed beautician training and worked as successful beautician. She was employed at Lever Brothers in Hammond, IN up until her retirement. Cooking was her second love. She provided meals for neighborhood events, family gatherings, and the annual Spirit of Christmas Dinner. She loved feeding anyone, not anticipating, but always receiving praise for her superb meals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odie and Annie Brown; son Gordon Pointer; seven brother, Veodis Brown, Thomas Brown, Odie (Judy) Brown, Willie (Essie) Brown, Charles (Cordia) Brown, Henry (Venetia) Brown and Ivory Brown; and two sisters, Blossie (James) Guydon, and Thelma Brown. She leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Rev. Niva (Patella) Pointer III of Ovilla, TX, Derrick (Evelyn) Pointer of Merrillville, IN, and Pastor Dwight E. Pointer of Gary, IN; one daughter, Gina Michelle Pointer-Hannah; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, fourteen nephews; fourteen nieces; Goddaughter Margaret Jones; special sons, Dr. Vernon G. Smith and Paul Wheaton; special friend, Dorothy Gaskins; and other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Family Hours from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Guy & Allen Funeral Directors. Homegoing Service Tuesday, January 17, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 626 West 21st Avenue, Gary, IN at 11:00 a.m. Public may join Homegoing Service via Facebook at First Baptist Church Gary, Indiana. Interment Evergreen Memorial. Masks required for attendees.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 12 to Jan. 16, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Pointer

16 Entries

Iona Williams

February 11, 2022

Thoughtful I'm a bit late,but Ms Geraldine was always somebody special to me as a child at Gary Tabernacle Baptist. I send my love and I will be praying for the family. "All Is Well!!!"

Gary Roosevelt Class of 1967 Alumni Association

January 26, 2022

P.O. Box 4338
Gary, IN 46404
Roosevelt High School Class of 1967 Alumni Association

Resolution to the Family of
Geraldine "Geri" Pointer

Dear Niva and Family,

The officers and members of the Roosevelt High School Class of 1967 pen these resolutions and desire to place on record, with heavy hearts, our deepest condolences during this challenging time. We share in your sorrow. Memories are impossible to lose. Praying that Mrs. Pointer´s soul is at rest.

RESOLVE, that we intercede on your behalf, that the Lord, relieve the pain that you feel even in these difficult times, to give you courage, peace, strength, and comfort during your time of mourning. We share in your sorrow. Our prayers are with you and the entire Pointer family as you all struggle with your mom´s homegoing.

RESOLVE, that a mother´s love is alive forever and can never be replaced. We´re praying for you and your family in your time of sadness. Your mother is folded into the Lord´s warm embrace, may you feel her love shining down on you always as you mourn. Please know that our prayers are with you. For those of us who love the Lord, Goodbye is really, `I´ll see you later." May the Lord grant the family peace and comfort through this painful time that passes all understanding.

BE IT RESOLVED, now to Him who is able to exceeding abundantly than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations. (Eph 20:3)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we commend the soul of Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Pointer to the Panther Den eternal and a copy of this resolution be given to the family and a copy be kept in our archives.

Humbly submitted this 18th day of January 2022
Willie T. Collins, chairperson
Mrs. Lolita Drake Parram, Secretary
Classmates and friends of Mr. Niva Pointer

Mark Jones

January 18, 2022

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family.

Charlotte Tinsley

January 16, 2022

To the FAMILY OF GINA: Sorry for the loss of your mother she was a good friend to my mom and like a mom also to me be safe

Love Charlotte and the love of Margaret´s Winters family

Winston Larry

January 16, 2022

Pastor Dwight, my prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord´s strength and peace undergird you all during this difficult season. Blessings

Mary Ann Canty-Reedus and The Coffee Club @ GACC

January 14, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dora Walker

January 14, 2022

Dwight, Gina and Family,
There's a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there's a special place in every mother's heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart. Your mother's kindness was contagious and her memories will live on forever. I am so glad I got the chance to meet such a great woman. God Bless Your Family!!!

Katie Gary~ Rhonda Gary~ Lisa D. Gary-Jones

January 13, 2022

Dearest Dwight & Gina,
We were so sorry to hear about the homegoing of Mrs. Pointer. She held a special place in our hearts & always brought a smile to our faces!! Know that we are praying for you both and the family!! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and he will keep you all in his ultimate care!! Love Always & Forever

Albert & Janis Grant

January 13, 2022

Dwight & Family,
So sorry for your loss, a mothers love is precious, hold on to those amazing memories, they will help you through the process.
God bless,
Albert & Janis Grant

Mary Ann Canty-Reedus

January 13, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Jones Family

January 12, 2022

To Dwight Pointer and Family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Aurelia & Gregory Weaver

January 12, 2022

To The Pointer Family:
Tears are God´s gift to us, our holy water. They heal us as they flow. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. God bless your family.

Joyce Pompey

January 12, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Darla Pointer

January 11, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Diane Jenkins Harvey

January 11, 2022

My mother and Geraldine were great friends. I had the pleasure of talking with her in August and reflecting on some memorable times. My heart and prayers are with Booney (Niva III), Ricky, Dwight, and Gina. Your mom was one cool lady!

Mary Major

January 10, 2022

I was saddened to hear of the loss of "Geri". I have many memories of her. We worked together for many years as well as bowling. A true friend.

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