Mrs. Geraldine “Gerri” Spruell, age 90, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born August 3, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gerri was a vibrant woman, strong and independent. A hard worker, she began a career in banking as a teller and rose in the ranks to branch manager. She worked at C&S Bank, Commercial Bank in Douglasville, and concluded her career at Lockheed Credit Union in Marietta retiring in 2007 and working fulltime until age 78. She found joy in her work and keeping busy. In her spare time, Gerri enjoyed shopping, shopping and shopping!
Gerri was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 28 years, James L. Spruell; her parents, Walter and Alice (Nichols) Kown; daughter, Nanci Crisp Boyd; and two brothers, J. T. Kown and Walter Lamar Kown.
She is survived by her son, David (Sherry) Spruell; daughter, Sunee (Jeff) Brown; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many other family members and friends.
A graveside service is being planned for Carrollton City Cemetery, Carrollton, Georgia. The website will be updated once the date is confirmed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Geraldine “Gerri” Spruell to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, www.vfw.org
Please take time to leave condolences with the family or share memories of Gerri by visiting www.whitleygarner.com
Services have been entrusted to the care of Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, 8640 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, Georgia 30134
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