Geraldine was born April 28, 1927 in Jackson, Mississippi. Geraldine married her sweetheart, Charlie W Coke on December 24, 1942.
Geraldine would best be described as a nurturing caregiver. She supported her husband while he fought in WWII, raised 5 children, supported and helped raise 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Geraldine not only was nurturing towards her own family and their friends, but many families in the Dunwoody area as she taught for over 21 years at the Winters Chapel Pre-school. As a preacher’s wife, Geraldine also provided support for her church and loved participating in the choir.
Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Coke; son, Charles Lynn Coke Sr. and granddaughter, Tiffani Coke.
Geraldine is survived by her children Janet Henderson, John Coke, Charlene Coke, and Gary Coke, her 10 grandchildren Christy McCaskill, Kim Dunn, Michelle Stephens, Tim Henderson, Charles Coke, Jason Coke, Rebecca Sandlin, Brandon Coke, Madison Coke, and McCaine Coke; 18 great grandchildren Kate Stephens, Randall Stephens, Paige Stephens, Cassy Stephens, Lyla Coke, Chatam Dunn, Kylie Dunn, Connor Henderson, Katelyn Henderson, Sean Coke, Jaxon Coke, Zoe Jane Sandlin, Giovanni Sandlin, Silus Morris, Sergio Sandlin, Destiny Stone, Trinity McCaskill, and Ebony McCaskill and 3 great-great grandchildren Ryder Johnson, River Javors, and Reese Stephens. Additionally, Geraldine has 1 great grandchild and 1 great-great grandchild on the way.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at H.M. Patterson & Son- Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319. The funeral will be held Monday, February 25, 2019 at 2:00pm at H.M. Patterson & Son- Oglethorpe Hill. Burial will follow at North Atlanta Memorial Park.
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