Geraldine Ray Gilbertson, 76, of Seligman, Missouri and long-time resident of Northwest Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born January 4, 1943 to the late Raymond Floyd Mitchell and Lily Kathryn Rodgers Mitchell in Benton County, Arkansas. While still an infant, her mother passed away and she was raised with love by her father and step-mother, Phoebe Jean Napier Mitchell, who has also preceded her. For many years Geraldine owned and operated a bookkeeping and tax service, from which she retired, and enjoyed working with her clients. She was also a breeder of Boxers. Her family will always remember her love of Elvis, playing bingo, dancing, going to the casino and reading. But, the time shared with her family was always the best! Survivors include her daughters, Jerri-Ann Tindle (Scott) of Fayetteville, Diana Kinyon (Ronald) of Siloam Springs, Kathy Lammi (Neal) of Pea Ridge and Trish Bowden of Seligman, Missouri; her son, Michael Bowden of Rogers; her sister, Linda Barnes (Bill) of Anderson, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; numerous extended family members; business associates and dear friends. A Memorial Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with interment to follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com
