Geraldine, “Gerry” Hand, 88, passed away at home on November 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband John; brother, Herbert Sydney Dowd, one grandson, and one great great grandson. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brandon. She is survived by her children; Nancy Bennett (Ray Faircloth), Sandra Aldridge (Homer Alexander), Warren Hand (Minerva “Sissy” McFarland), Shirley Tomlinson (Ray Tomlinson); 11 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; extended family and numerous friends. A visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Stowers Funeral Home with interment to follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.