Geraldine Angers, age 95, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Geraldine spent most of her life in New Iberia, Louisiana, where she made a lasting difference in the lives of others through her Christian faith, her teaching career, and her dedication to serving her community.
She devoted her professional life to educating young children as an elementary school teacher at Pesson Elementary in New Iberia, where she had the special opportunity to teach alongside her own mother, Iola Moss Angers.
After retiring from teaching, Geraldine continued her service to others by volunteering at the Social Service Center in New Iberia. She served meals to the hungry and organized clothing drives to provide clothing for individuals and families in need. Her willingness to give her time and energy to help others reflected her Christian faith and her compassionate heart.
For the last 15 years of her life, Geraldine lived in Victoria, Texas, with her daughter Catherine (Katie) Olson and her family, where she was surrounded by the love and care of her family.
Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Mary Autery; her son, Paul Autery; and her daughter, Catherine (Katie) Olson and her husband, Tom.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: John Olson and his wife, Justine; Ben Olson; Katherine (Annie) Olson; Erin Leigh Olson; George Olson and his wife, Lauren; Amber Autery, James Vallot and Emily Bodin. Her legacy continues through her 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Bodin.
Geraldine will be deeply missed by her family, friends, former students, and all those whose lives she touched. Her Christian faith, her generosity, and her dedication to helping others will remain a lasting part of her legacy. May she rest in the eternal peace and love of her Lord and Savior.
A visitation will be held at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, 3304 E. Mockingbird Ln, Victoria, TX 77904, on October 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 10:00 AM.
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be available through a livestream link that will be posted on this page under Services on the day of the service.
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