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 To "Geraldine Simpson-Flores"
#1 Comment By Wes and Marti Routh On May 6, 2020 @ 1:43 pm
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!
#2 Comment By Patti Davis On May 6, 2020 @ 3:58 pm
We are so sorry for your sudden loss during these difficult days. We continue to lift you up in our prayers.
#3 Comment By Daphne Louise Pals On May 6, 2020 @ 10:22 pm
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
#4 Comment By Khande Hauser On May 7, 2020 @ 7:08 am
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.
#5 Comment By Linda Brown On May 7, 2020 @ 7:23 am
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.
#6 Comment By Linda Leinicke On May 8, 2020 @ 12:50 am
rena,michael and family will really miss your mom but have good memories of all the fun times we had at bingo
#7 Comment By Patricia Lyman On May 8, 2020 @ 3:51 pm
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