Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eathern Roark, her sister, Gloria Haughian as well as her parents. She will be remembered by her children, Leonard (Jeanette) Roark of Virginia and Marsha Adams of Kansas; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gladys Meyers of Jackson. Geraldine was born in Jackson, Michigan on June 19, 1924 to Leroy and Virginia (Coppernall) Clissold. Ms. Roark spent her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She worked for department store and grocery. Such as A&P in Jackson and Dancer department store in Saline. She had a strong faith in the Lord and was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church. She touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. A service celebrating her life will be held at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and again on Monday one hour prior to the service, she will be entombed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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