Gerry was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late Leona and Peter Edwards. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Gerald McCarthy, her sister, Faye Cooke, and her brother, Pete Edwards. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She taught preschool for many years after a long career as a homemaker. She loved baking, crafting, and anything to do with children — especially her grandchildren.
Her kindness, patience, and willingness to volunteer for any PTA project that needed her were legendary. The joy she received from hosting many cookouts for friends and family on her large screened in porch was only matched by how much her attendees enjoyed her delicious homemade birthday cakes.
Gerry is survived by her daughters Kelly Stuart (Steve) and Cathy McCarthy (Parker), her grandchildren Zoe Stuart, Maeve Myers and Gavin Myers, and a core group of very dear lifelong friends.
We will all miss her infectious laugh, and the twinkle in her eye when she was able to satisfy her never-ending sweet tooth. We hope that heaven serves her favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream in copious amounts. Her daughters were so very, very lucky to have her as their Mom.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at NHC Greenville for the tremendous care they provided Gerry.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Deerfield Country Club in Newark, DE at 2pm on April 6th, 2024.
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