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Geraldine U. Ludden

1920 - 2014

Geraldine U. Ludden obituary, 1920-2014, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Geraldine Ludden Obituary

LUDDEN Geraldine U. Ludden, 94, passed away October 11, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born October 5, 1920 in Juliette, GA to John and Clara Ussery Sr. Geraldine was a wiz at crossword puzzles and loved to paint. She had 10 green thumbs and could grow a plant out of a stick. She graduated from high school on June 2, 1938. Geraldine retired from both Blue Cross & Blue Shield of FL as well as American Heritage Life. She is survived by three sons David (Nancy) Greene Jr., John J. Ludden, Scott (Terra) Ludden, one daughter Roberta Robin (Jay) Fogle, one sister Alice (Jack) Detloff, one brother Donald (Kay) Ussery, five grandchildren Rick (Sandy) Wynn, Jonathan P. (Lisa) Greene, Colin A. (Brandi) Greene, Jamie L. (Tyler) Thigpen, Brian J Ackerman (Travis Henderson), Savanna P. Ludden, and five great-grandchildren Ashley Wynn, Quest Rogers, Ava Rogers, Harrison Greene and Avery Greene. Arrangements under the care of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 6:00-8:00pm in the chapel. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00am. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Stephen & Tawny Fry

October 17, 2014

From our family to yours, Many heartfelt blessings and prayers to the entire Ludden family during this time of grief. Geraldine lived a long and happy life surrounded with love. Sending everyone warm healing thoughts and a peaceful transition for the next phase of this beautiful woman's life. May you always cherish the good times, celebrate her life and take comfort knowing Geraldine now dances with the Angels.

Brenda and Dallas Smith.

October 16, 2014

Robin, I just saw this. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a lovely lady and I know you will be lost without her. It is so hard when we loose our mamas. Cherish the memories and wonderful times you shared with her.
I will be praying for you and your family to have peace and that God would comfort all of you.

Ginny Ackerman

October 14, 2014

James and I send our Love and Prayers to the entire family. She was such a sweet lady and alwaya had a big smile for everyone.

Kurt Boucher

October 13, 2014

May loving memories comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Dianne & Chuck Roberts

October 13, 2014

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

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