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Gerri Collingwood Obituary
Gerri S. (Hurlock) Collingwood, 44,
of Douglassville, wife of Michael B. Collingwood, passed away on Jan. 27,
2016, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Abington, she was the daughter
of David M. Hurlock, husband of Becky Hurlock; and Deborah T. Dollar-Reid, wife of Thomas Reid.
Gerri was a 1989 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. After graduation, she earned her nursing diploma from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing.
Upon receiving her nursing license in PA and later in NJ, Gerri dedicated her life to nursing. She possessed multiple specialty certifications and most recently worked as a flight nurse for PENN STAR Flight, a job that she truly loved.
Over the years, she also worked at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, and St. Joseph Medical Center in multiple areas, including CCU and ICU.
Gerri, along with her husband, was a founder and co-owner of Sensibly Armed in Mt. Penn.
She enjoyed going to the beach, dancing with the Kharizma Dance Team, traveling, cooking, gardening, shopping with the girls, and her dogs, especially Bentley.
Surviving, with her husband of 18 years, are daughters: Alexandria M. Hurlock-Iannelli, Jocelynn N. Iannelli and Brooke M. Collingwood; and her sister, Sandra L. Dalton, wife of Bryon; brother, David M. Hurlock, husband of Charity; sister, Kathryn R. Garcia, wife of Sterling; and stepbrother, Ron J. Cory, husband of Wendy.
Gerri was an inspiration to all who knew her because of her determination, love of life, devotion to her friends and especially her love for her family.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 3:30 p.m.
at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in honor of Gerri can be sent to http://www.gooddogadoption.petfinder.com/.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerri Collingwood
Julie Ramsey
August 2, 2016
Gerri I didn't know you all to well or as much as I would've like to have. I do know your created by mom beautiful inside and out daughter Brooke and all the amazing gifts you have left her with. I am sorry with as hard as you faught you will not be able to hug all three of these girls, but know you are loved and missed very dearly. In addition to a very overdue goodbye I pray for peace and strength for your girls as they suffer your first missed birthday tomorrow and just hope my beliefs are true and you will be able to connect in some way with them tomorrow. All my love to all four of you.
Russ Strampe
February 15, 2016
Met Gerri in happy days belly dancing, and final days of fighting cancer. She tackled both with determination and optimism. RIP Gerri.
Kim
February 15, 2016
The good ones always leave too soon. Gerri, you will be missed.
Erica Reedy
February 14, 2016
Im sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful women inside and outside. R.I.P Gerri
Eva Lou Espinosa
February 14, 2016
My condolences. Be comforted with sweet memories.
Sherry
February 14, 2016
I never had the honor of meeting Gerri unfortunately but I have heard wonderful things about her. my heartfelt sympathies to those who knew & loved her.
Tess Barker
February 14, 2016
so sorry for your loss
Wyndham Advisors
February 14, 2016
Long before we're ready, we sadly say goodbye. But there are those in a far more beautiful place saying "welcome home". Sending love, Darryl & Denise Benfield
Joan Eshelman
February 14, 2016
So sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Take comfort in the happy memories you have and the love you shared.
Joan Eshelman and
Fiona Barrow
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