Celebrating the life of
Geraldine F. Wheeler
April 23, 1923 - December 26, 2017
Geraldine F. Wheeler, 94, of Savannah, GA passed away Tuesday morning December 26, 2017 at The Effingham Care Center in Springfield, GA.
She was born on Billy’s Island near Waycross, GA where her father worked as a lumberjack. She worked in the shipyards in Savannah during WWII. She later worked as a legal secretary and her last job was with WTOC TV when the station first opened in Savannah. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. She was also very active in the PTA and other groups in the Isle of Hope community. Gerri’s gracious personality was reflected in her cooking, gardening and love for family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harrold B. Wheeler, Sr. She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Lorraine W. Kelly (Coy), Harrold B. Wheeler, Jr. (Kristy), Jack A. Wheeler; three grandchildren: Victoria A. McNamee (Joe), Harrold B. Wheeler, III, Emma L. Wheeler; two great-grandchildren: Heather and Garrett McNamee. She was the first born of thirteen children and is survived by four sisters, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Service following in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension “Capital Campaign”, 6 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
May the God of all comfort continued to strengthen the Wheeler family during these most difficult times. God keeps those who have fallen asleep in death in His memory because they are precious in his eyes “Psalm 116:15” and “John 5:28,29”
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Lorraine and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her as a truly gracious and kind woman, always willing to help with Luther League and other church activities when we were teens. I hope she knew what a wonderful model she was for many of us. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
- Alice Quante Libet, Charleston, SC
Donna has so many cherished memories of spending summers with Aunt Gerri as a child, she was a truly loving and kind Aunt. She certainly will be missed by her entire family, yet it's so comforting to know that she is now with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
- Donna & Graham Fossey, Dallas, Texas
Dear Harold and Jack, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I will keep both of your families in my prayers. It's Saturday night and I just saw the email from the church. I would have come to the service if I had known. Take comfort in knowing your mother is now at peace and enjoying God's company in heaven with my parents. I wish you peace. Sincerely, Bubba Boyette
- William L. "Bubba" Boyette Jr., Savannah, Georgia
Gerri will be missed by all her family. Earl and I are grateful for the legacy she left us...so many wonderful memories of my sister
- Earl and Lois Becker , Macon , GA
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
- Niecy, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathies for your loss!
- Lee & Lynette Grider, Guyton, Ga
Thank you aunt Gerry for everything and the kindness you have always shown Mary and I.
- Gary S. Becker, Johnstown, , NY
You were there very best big sister that anyone could have. We will all miss you.RIP. Dee
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Words cannot describe how much my sister means to me..Hug mom, dad, Jack, Beau, Sandy, Alyce and Wilma for me. ..Until we see you in heaven, Gerri.... Celia and family
- Celia Shaw Hunt, CHARLESTON, SC
The loss of the Fender family's matriarch will be missed by all of us that cherish the memories of her, especially while we were growing up. Words can never express how much she was loved; she will be missed
- Carole Ingram, Forsyth, GA
May the God of all comfort continued to strengthen the Wheeler family during these most difficult times. God keeps those who have fallen asleep in death in His memory because they are precious in his eyes “Psalm 116:15” and “John 5:28,29”
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Lorraine and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her as a truly gracious and kind woman, always willing to help with Luther League and other church activities when we were teens. I hope she knew what a wonderful model she was for many of us. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
- Alice Quante Libet, Charleston, SC
Donna has so many cherished memories of spending summers with Aunt Gerri as a child, she was a truly loving and kind Aunt. She certainly will be missed by her entire family, yet it's so comforting to know that she is now with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
- Donna & Graham Fossey, Dallas, Texas
Dear Harold and Jack, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I will keep both of your families in my prayers. It's Saturday night and I just saw the email from the church. I would have come to the service if I had known. Take comfort in knowing your mother is now at peace and enjoying God's company in heaven with my parents. I wish you peace. Sincerely, Bubba Boyette
- William L. "Bubba" Boyette Jr., Savannah, Georgia
Gerri will be missed by all her family. Earl and I are grateful for the legacy she left us...so many wonderful memories of my sister
- Earl and Lois Becker , Macon , GA
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
- Niecy, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathies for your loss!
- Lee & Lynette Grider, Guyton, Ga
Thank you aunt Gerry for everything and the kindness you have always shown Mary and I.
- Gary S. Becker, Johnstown, , NY
You were there very best big sister that anyone could have. We will all miss you.RIP. Dee
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Words cannot describe how much my sister means to me..Hug mom, dad, Jack, Beau, Sandy, Alyce and Wilma for me. ..Until we see you in heaven, Gerri.... Celia and family
- Celia Shaw Hunt, CHARLESTON, SC
The loss of the Fender family's matriarch will be missed by all of us that cherish the memories of her, especially while we were growing up. Words can never express how much she was loved; she will be missed
- Carole Ingram, Forsyth, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
