In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifton Staley, one brother, Chester Ray Wood, one sister, Ruby Lambert, and a daughter Sheryl Denise Staley.
Geraldine is survived by her husband, Charles Rawls, two sons, Mark Staley and wife Jamie, and Chris Staley, all of Wilmar, AR, five grandchildren, Robby Waldrup and wife Charlotte, Derrick Waldrup, Jonathan Waldrup and wife Corey, Charles Staley, and Drew Staley, 6 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Clydean Lambert, of Calion, AR, and Joyce Ledbetter, of Fordyce, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A private family graveside service will be Monday, April 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., in Green Hill Cemetery, in the Green Hill Community. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
Beverly Rowell Crabb
Mountain Home, AR Sunday, May 3, 2020 Geri was a person. She was caring nurse with a servant heart. She never complained. She just worked hard and took good care of her pts. Everyone loved working with her. Our prayers are with the family.Emily Hope Lasiter
Warren, AR Saturday, May 2, 2020 I worked with "Miss Staley" in Warren. She was a very dedicated nurse and friend. There not many nurses left as caring as she was. I know she is at God's side. My prayers are with all of you.Ladonna Ferrell dodson
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 So sorry to hear of your loss I have known Mrs Geraldine my whole life an was a very sweet person prayers for the gamilyLinda Pennington-Jones
Warren, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Prayers for each of you. Mrs. Geraldine was a sweet ladyGAYLA WORRELL
WILMAR, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.Janie Kulbeth Fritts
Wilmar, AR Monday, April 20, 2020 So sorry for loss of Gerri,knew from school and hospital. Very nice person. Prayers for the familykenneth scarlett thompson
Warren, AR Monday, April 20, 2020 so sorry to see this< Prayers for each of you!!Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, April 20, 2020 Deepest sympathy from the class of 1959. Your classmates will always remember you and how sweet you were. To all of the family know that you are in the prayers of all of Geraldine's classmates of 1959.jena curry
Warren, AR Monday, April 20, 2020 Prayers for the familyLesa Caine
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 19, 2020 Prayers for comfort for you and your family. May the Lord hold you all close at this time and in the coming days and give you strength and guidance.Beth Perkins
Wilmar, AR Sunday, April 19, 2020 Mark , Jamie and family, we are so terribly sorry for your loss. Praying for peace at this time and in the days to come.Carolyn Bloom
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, April 18, 2020 Family, so sorry about Geri, she was a great nurse and sweet friendBobbie Lasiter Ross
Warren, AR Saturday, April 18, 2020 Louise Lasiter Jolley and I would like to extend our sympathy to the entire family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Rosemary Wood Carrington
Banks, AR Saturday, April 18, 2020 So sorry to hear the news of and Jerri passing . I know she’s in heaven with Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Cliff, Aunt Ruby and Daddy and the rest of the family that’s up there. I know there having a beautiful reunion. Aunt Jerri was a beautiful person and always did what she could for anyone. She was the best nurse I ever known . My prayers go out to the rest of the family and friends. Rip Aunt Jerri until we meet again .Paula Barnett
, AR Saturday, April 18, 2020 Gerry was fine, Spirit filled Christian lady and friend who was an encouragement in difficult times. Rest in Glory friend. Prayers and love for Charles and family.Holley Curry
Warren, AR Friday, April 17, 2020 I love you so much mamaw! Until we meet again you lr spirit will forever be with me!Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, April 17, 2020 Deepest sympathy to all of the family. Geraldine and I went thru school together. She is only the second one in our class that we have lost. Prayers with you at this sad time.