Geraldine Anne Freehill

VIRGINIA BEACH GERALDINE A. FREEHILL (Age 84) of Virginia Beach, VA passed away peacefully on April 29, 2011 at Courtenay Springs Village Nursing Home, Merritt Island, FL after a long illness from a rare neurological disease, Corticobasal Degeneration. Jeri was a very warm, positive and open person with a wonderful sense of humor. She was articulate and easy to talk with, yet was also known for speaking her mind on issues of importance. She was a champion for what was right and participated actively in her church and community affairs throughout her life. She loved the outdoors, had a passion for gardening, and was ever experimenting with new varieties to keep the yard blooming year-round. Her collection of nectaring plants provided a sanctuary for a dozen species of butterflies that visited the yard daily. Jeri had a special knack for organization and business savvy that served her well in her careers as a Mom, in shipping logistics for the Navy, as a dental hygienist and as partner to her husband, Joe Freehill, in their architectural service company. Jeri is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Joe Freehill; her daughter, Charlotte Hall and grand-son, Scott, of Norfolk; and her son, Dennis Frazier, his wife, Samantha, and grand-daughters, Melissa and Lindsay of Chesapeake. Her memorial service will be held at Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church, 245 S. Rosemont Road, Virginia Beach, VA (757-486-1494) on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 2 PM with Rev. Ronald W. Lee officiating. In lieu of memorial contributions, please do a random act of kindness in Jeri’s memory. Condolences may be offered on line at www.woodlawngroup.com.