Mabel Geraldine Martin Burden was born January 3, 1927, in Seagoville, Texas to George and Mabel Martin. She went to her heavenly home on April 10, 2024. She was 97 years-old.
Geraldine grew up in Seagoville. When World War II was over, she returned to Dallas to raise her family. She was active in Pleasant Drive Assembly of God church where she was in WMC and sang in the choir. She was a homemaker and one of the best cooks in Dallas according to family and friends. She always placed others needs before her own. She served as a volunteer at Baylor Hospital many years after her sons left home.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. (Buck) Burden; parents, George and Mabel Martin; siblings, Albert Martin, Carl Martin, Pete Martin, George Martin, Bobby Martin, and Geneva Martin Baggett.
She is survived by sons, James and Gerald (Cathy); 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and many family members and friends.