Geraldine Johnson

Geraldine “Gerri” Johnson was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday September 25, 2013 in Titusville, FL at the age of 79. She was surrounded by loved ones in her last days. She was born January 15, 1934 in Staffordsville, Kentucky to Edna (Stapelton) Pence and Calvin Pence. Gerri (Littrell) Johnson graduated from West Carrollton High School and lived in West Carrollton, Ohio for several years and moved to Brevard County(Melbourne and Titusville) in 1972. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Daris Johnson.

Gerri is survived by her 2 children, Chyrel Koshinski and David (Vicki) Littrell and her two step-daughters Susan (Dave) Keldsen and Lanetta Putnal; 3 sisters: Phylis Secoy, Carolyn Pierce, and Donna Greenstein. She was blessed and found much joy with her 4 grandchildren, Kyle Koshinski, Rylee Keldsen, Ellyna Putnal, and Camden Putnal and they loved their “Grandma” very much. Gerri was a very loving and devoted wife, compassionate hands-on mother and adoring grandmother and found true joy in being with her family. Gerri devoted much of the past 24 years serving at the First Baptist church of Indian River City, Titusville, FL. She loved her church community and worked tirelessly and humbly for the Lord. She leaves us all with many beautiful memories and a wonderful example of how to live life to the fullest. Her eagerness to help with a smile, quick wit and the way she could speak honestly will be missed and talked about for many years to come by those who had the pleasure of having her in their lives. She will be greatly missed and live forever in the special place she held in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

On Monday, September 30, 2013 the family will receive visitors and have a viewing at 1:00PM. A memorial service will start at 2:00 PM, followed by a graveside gathering with a celebration of life for family and friends. All gatherings and services will be held at Fountainhead Funeral Home: 7359 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made “In memory of Gerri Johnson for the building fund” to First Baptist Church of Indian River City, 360 Knox McRae Road, Titusville, FL 32780. This is a cause that meant so much to Gerri and a place where she would truly be honored to see her memory and her love of God to live on and thrive.