Geraldine Smith Ingalsbe

Geraldine (Gerry) Smith Ingalsbe, 85, of Roswell, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. A graduate of Roswell High School. Gerry was very proud of her Roswell Mill family heritage and spoke fondly of growing up “old Roswell”. After many years residing in Marietta, GA, she returned to her hometown where she remained until she was no longer able to live independently.

While raising her six children, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Cobb County School System, before working at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the bookstore accounting department, where she retired after twenty years of service. During her retirement, Gerry enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Gerry was a devoted follower of Christ through the United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and in various offices in church leadership. When she was no longer physically able to serve in person, she spent many hours as a prayer warrior.

Preceded in death by her parents, Farrell O. (Paddy) Smith and Arthelia Smith, along with her brothers, Olen L. Smith (Ann) and Otis H. Smith (Ester), Gerry is survived by her children Angela Ingalsbe Clark (Steve), JR Ingalsbe (Rose), Carol Ingalsbe Robertson (Larry), Barbara Joan Ingalsbe, Farrell Ingalsbe (Katie), and James Ingalsbe (Shawn Burke). Her greatest joys were her twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will take place Thursday, December 17, 2020, 4:00-6:00 pm, followed by Gerry’s memorial celebration at 6:00 pm, at New Beginnings United Methodist Church at 2975 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA, 30152. Rev. Dr. Mike Shearon will officiate. Inurnment will be a private event at the old Roswell Cemetery where she joins her parents and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, Gerry has requested that donations be made in her honor to New Beginnings UMC.