Geraldine Chilton
Geraldine Chilton

Obituary of Geraldine Elizabeth Chilton

Geraldine Elizabeth Chilton "Jerry", 92, died June 6, 2012 in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born March 7, 1920 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was one of eight children. Jerry met her husband, "Dick", the love of her life, in college and they were married in 1942. They were married for 65 years and have five children, Charles (Nancy), Robert (Elaine), Cynthia, Connie (Jeff) and Carol (Ron). Dick died in 2007. Jerry graduated from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree and devoted her life to being a mother and pastor's wife. Jerry and Dick served Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, Texas and Florida for over 40 years. They moved to Winter Haven in the 1980s. In addition to her five children, Jerry was survived by 9 grandchildren, including Peter Kent (Marie), and 8 great-grandchildren. She attended First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven where a memorial service will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 1 pm. Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
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