As much as Gerri loved her family and friends, it was her family that was most blessed to experience that Pollyanna attitude and unconditional love on a daily basis. The family are the ones who are now experience a hole in their hearts that can never be filled in this realm.
Gerri was born December 9, 1941, but it was discovered she suffered a severe birth defect, which never stopped family nor her. Gerri had such a love of church and missed very few services at Springfield Church of God.
Gerri was preceded in death by her mother and father, Geraldine and Robert Bethune and a sister, Bobbie Jean Kelly.
She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Bethune Workman and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other family members.
Gerri will be placed by her mother and father in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.
We would like to thank the outpouring of love and prayers shown during this time. A Special Thanks to the Care Center of Nassau.
A visitation for Gerri will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205.. The funeral will occur Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM with Committal Service to follow at Riverside Memorial Park.