Born: May 15, 1941 - Deceased: May 3, 2020
Geraldine Simpson-Flores, nee Bohannon, 78, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, May 15, 1941, in Sikeston, MO, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Geraldine worked as a Cook for Mamie O Stookey School. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL.
She was preceded in death by her:
- First husband: Herman Simpson
- Parents: Carp and Alice, nee Young, Bohannon
- Sister: Naomi Grace
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Israel Flores of Belleville, IL
- Children
- Rena (Doug) Malone of Lebanon, IL
- Michael (Tara) Simpson of Belleville, IL
- Brother: Mike Bohannon of Lamar, MO
- 4 sisters
- Bonnie Abshier of Festus, MO
- Peggy Decker of Irwin, MO
- Dorothy Elsperman of Mary Esther, FL
- Diane (Pete) Peterson of Dunnellon, FL
- 5 grandchildre
- Heather (Tyler) Lauderdale
- Cayley (Kyle) Strait
- Nicholas (Katy) Malone
- Micheala Hernandez
- Jordan Fray
- 6 great-grandchildren
- Addison
- Abel
- Lucas
- Amelia
- Annalyn
- Lilah
- Baby Strait due in September
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL
Funeral: Private family interment. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
7 Comments
We are so sorry for your loss!! What a sweet lady!! We will miss seeing her beautiful smile, and chats! Praying for all of your family. Love and hugs!
We are so sorry for your sudden loss during these difficult days. We continue to lift you up in our prayers.
Hi Rena, I’m so sorry to hear your mom passed away. It’s been a long time since I last saw her, but I will always remember the big smile on her face . The picture you chose for the obituary is perfect. Our moms always had a great time going out to go play bingo together . I’m sure Anna has her arms wrapped around Gerry in a big welcome.
My sincerest condolences during this difficult time.
Daphne (Patterson) Pals
Tara and family. I’m very sorry for your loss!! May your hearts find peace knowing~all is well~as your Mil is rejoicing with everyone, greeting her, now!! Look for signs~til yas meet again. With my sincere sympathies to all.
So sorry for your loss! Thinking and lifting you up in prayer. Geri was a sweet lady. She shared so much of herself with others.
rena,michael and family will really miss your mom but have good memories of all the fun times we had at bingo
So sorry to hear about Gerri’s passing. I’m sorry our families were not closer. I remember Gerri and coming to visit mom in Columbus. Prayers for everyone.
Patricia (Baerlocher) Lyman