Geraldine Anna Wilson

Geraldine Anna Seliga Wilson went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born June 13, 1926 to Anna and John B. Seliga in Detroit, Michigan. In January, 1946 she married Joseph L. Wilson and they had four children: Ann Marie Brattain (William), Carole Jo Simpkiss, (deceased), Mark A. Wilson and Gail E. Hahn. Her grandchildren are Amy. G. Lombardo, William A. Brattain, and Charles A. Hahn and her great-granddaughter is Skylar M. Lombardo. During her lifetime Gerry was very proud of her accomplishments. She was an accomplished soloist, and was choir director of three United Methodist Churches both in Michigan and Winter Haven, FL. She attended Polk Junior College and on her fifty-second birthday she graduated with an Associate of Science degree and became a Certified Professional Secretary. She worked for various State of Florida agencies and retired from the Florida Department of Citrus. Gerry established the Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church Thrift House which has helped fund local charitable organizations. She loved to assist at the church sponsored after school tutoring program, in conjunction with Inwood Elementary School, which was staffed by many dedicated church volunteers. She was active in the Beymer United Methodist Women, serving as President for several years. Gerry was also active in the Beymer church choir and Sunday school classes. She loved serving her Lord and loved her friends both in and outside of the church. Gerry requested that her ashes be sprinkled on the grounds of the church she loved so well. A service will take place at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be given to the Beymer Thrift House (821 7th St. NW Winter Haven Florida 33881) or the Beymer Chancel Choir (700 N Lake Howard Dr. Winter Haven, FL 33881). The family would like to thank her many church friends that have assisted her over the years and who kept in communication with her following her move to Tallahassee. It meant so much to her to be remembered in everyone's calls, thoughts and prayers. "I just wanted you to know I made it home. Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh, so new. I wish that you could close your eyes so you could see it too. Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand. God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands. Here there is no sadness, and no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying, and I'll never hurt again. Here it is so peaceful, when all the angels sing. I really have to go now...I've just got to try my wings." Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Geraldine Anna Wilson

June 13, 1926 - September 24, 2020