She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Rufus and Izora Smith; grandson, Phillip Peter Woloshuk; brother, Rufus Smith Jr.; and sisters Jewel Crosby, Beth Burnett and Ruth Smith.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Michael and Dina Phillips; daughters and sons in law, Teresa and Craig Johniken and Pamela Woloshuk Ramey and John Ramey; grandsons, Tim Johniken and Keenan Phillips; granddaughter, Ashley Johniken; great-grandson, Will Johniken; great-granddaughters, Ashton Johniken and Emma Johniken; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nolan and Juanece Smith and Tucker and Earlene Smith.
Geraldine served in the U S Army from 1950 to 1952 as a Cryptographic Specialist. She worked as a Real Estate Broker for over 40 years and received several awards during those years from her peers, including Realtor of the Year. Geraldine loved flowers, music, dancing and her family. She was always the champion for the underdog.
Her passion in her last years has been her great grandchildren; - she felt they were her Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow that she had been waiting for all of her life. She will be missed by all of her family immensely. Her spirit will live on from now until the end of time through the stories and remembrances that will pass through the generations from one child to the next.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Ms. Bradford’s name to the St. Cyprians Episcopal School Building Fund, 1115 S John Redditt, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
A memorial service celebrating her life was held at St Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Saturday May 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with family visitation immediately following at Geraldine’s home located at 1400 Oak Hill Place. Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
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