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GERALDINE GLADYS GRIGGS
To the great loss and sorrow of many who knew and loved her, Geraldine Gladys Griggs departed this life on March 15, 2013, after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Gerry leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and good cheer. Those in the nation's capital knew her as a loyal and long-tenured federal employee in the personnel office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior; many in the Northern Neck enjoyed her friendship in her and Tex's retirement home on Bridge Creek, and after moving to Richmond, she was a great source of love and comfort for family and friends alike. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Carroll "Tex" Griggs, her daughter Judy Brunson and her husband, William, and her stepdaughter Debby Halling. Gerry is also survived by her grandchildren, including Jenifer Wilson and her husband Lance, Lori Brunson, Sandra Brown and her husband Michael, Travis Halling, and Angela Halling. In addition, she also enjoyed and loved her great-grandchildren Emily Brunson, Ian Wilson, and Alexandra Wilson. Gerry also leaves behind her brother Bill Moran and his wife Clarice, her sister Barbara Cranford, brother Larry Fisher and his wife Kathy, brother James Moran, sister Patricia Kendrick and her husband Doug, and her brother Michel Ridgely. Gerry's viewing will be held Tuesday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., and her memorial service on Wednesday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Both will be hosted by Woody's Funeral Home, at 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia. She will be interred at the Virginia State Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, Virginia. Her family suggests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Greater Richmond Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
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Marge Rusnak
March 10, 2019
You now have Barb and your family in Heaven. Blessings always.
Marge
Sandra Walters
March 25, 2013
Gerry was a very kind and generous lady, and will be missed. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Joanne and Andy Fraser
March 21, 2013
We were privileged to know sweet Gerry as our next-door neighbor for almost 8 years. Despite her long struggle with illness, she always had a wide, wonderful, smile and some caring words for her neighbors. It's important to express just how much her neighbors will miss her. Although we didn't know her in her prime, it was easy to see what a wonderful lady she was. We send our warmest wishes to Tex, Judy, and the entire family. You all did such a wonderful job of caring for her and supporting her!
Judi Whelan
March 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with each of the family during this difficult time.
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Marge Rusnak
March 18, 2013
Dear Tex, Judy, & Family--You have my deepest sympathy in the lost of a wonderful person--Gerry. The memories you all have will sustain you in this sorrowful time. Will keep you all in my prayers.
March 18, 2013
Judy, Tex and Family, Billy called me today to let me know Gerry had passed away. I will always remember how Gerry made me feel I was a part of the family. My deepest condolences. Love, Audrey Moran
March 18, 2013
Tex, Judy and Family-- My heart goes out to each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerry was a very special person, a wonderful sister and friend, a great mother, and a loving and caring person to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed!
Barbara Cranford
Wilma Griggs Walters
March 18, 2013
She was a wonderful sister-in-law and friend. Sweet Gerry will be missed!
June and Billy Savannah
March 17, 2013
June and I wish to extend our condolences to Tex and all of Gerry's family. They will all be in our prayers.
Mary Ann and Harry Jones
March 17, 2013
Dear Friend and Co-Worker, Tex ~~ So sorry to read of Gerry's death. Gerry was loved by all who knew her, and her love and good cheer and will be remembered by all. With love and sincere condolences to you and all your family. Love, Mary Ann and Harry Jones
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