Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Emily Stackpole Gentry, age 82 passed away on February 19, 2014 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.
She was born February 7, 1932 in Orono, ME the daughter of the late Thomas William Stackpole and Clara Elisabeth Doner Stackpole. “Gerry” was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She volunteered for many years for the meals on wheels program.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years Aaron Darius Gentry of Severn, NC; Her two daughters Kathrine “Kathy” Hamon (Al) of Missouri and Patricia “Pati” Benton (Hugh) of Deep Run, NC; Her son William “Billy” Gentry (Sandi) of Alexandria, VA; Her seven grandchildren April, Heather, B.J., Lauren, Katie, DeDe and Dalton; Her two great-grandchildren Sarah and LeaAnn, also her sister Marge Gurr of California.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Geraldine “Gerry” will be held Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Galatia Baptist Church with Rev. David Foster officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vidant Inpatient Hospice 920 Wellness Drive Greenville, NC 27834.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com
Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC is handling the arrangements.