She was born in Greyburg, Tx. on June 20, 1930, to Lewis and Nettie (Dosier) Bass. The family moved to Evangeline, La. when Geri was 4 years old.
She was a loved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Geri was married to Donald Langston for 67 years and he was the love of her life.
After marrying Don, they moved to the Lake Charles area and years later to Birdrest in the Gillis area. Geri worked for 19 years in the delivery department at Sears.
Upon retirement, Geri and Don stayed active in the community with AARP, the senior nutrition center, TRIAD, and CCOA.
After hurricane Rita, Don and Geri returned to Lake Charles. Don preceded her in death in 2015.
Geri is survived by her three children, Lawrence Langston (wife Kris) of Austin, Tx. Diana Shirley (husband Jerry) and Charlotte Langston. Her four grandchildren are: Jordan Hinton (wife Shanell) of Mansfield, Tx., Chelsea Carlson of Lake Charles, La, Lauren Alexander (husband Michael) of Austin, Tx., and Lisa Torres (husband Junior) of Buda, Tx. Geri's surviving great grandchildren are Avery Hinton, Rylee Carlson, Paislee Cofer, Nicole Alexander, Garrett Alexander, Aiden Torres and Chloe Torres. In addition, she had 10 nieces and nephews that she was very close to.
Geri was the oldest child of six. Otis Bass and Iona "Onie" Gouldin are deceased. Surviving siblings are John Bass of Moss Bluff, La., Rebecca Blessington (husband Ralph) of Lake Charles, La. and Barbara Benoit of Lake Charles, La. Also Surviving is her brother-in-law Walter Gouldin.
A special thanks to the caregivers who became like family over the last two years: Linda, Darlene, Tiffany, Bernice, Jessica, Rhonda, and Casey.
The family will welcome relatives and friends at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, October 26, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following at New Ritchie Cemetery. Pastor Charles Langford will officiate at the services.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Manna mission based at St. Luke Simpson.
Please leave fond memories for the Langston family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
