She was born January 28, 1941 in Falling Water. Geraldine attended Dallas Bay Church where she was a long-time member of the Gatekeeper Sunday School Class.
Geraldine loved her family and friends and was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed cooking and often took dishes to friends and family who were sick and grieving. She loved flowers and gardening and was known for her positive and upbeat attitude. Geraldine will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Erskine Johnson and Willie Johnson Hilliard; sister, Charlotte Cornelius.
Geraldine is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Larry Mulkey, Sr.; sons, Larry “Glenn” (Terry) Mulkey, Jr. and Randall (Lisa) Mulkey as well as her two granddaughters, Hannah and Sarah Mulkey; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Sandra Francisco.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm on Tuesday, July 11, and 12 (noon) to 1 pm on Wednesday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Geraldine’s life will follow at 1 pm on Wednesday at the North Chapel with her Pastor Ken Young officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made in Geraldine’s name to Dallas Bay Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.