Geraldine Weathers

Geraldine S. Weathers July 3, 1926 – February 20, 2024 Geraldine “Gerry” Weathers passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where she lived near her daughter. She was 97 years old. Geraldine was born to Robert and Snow (Langston) Saverance in Timmonsville, SC in 1926. She was the valedictorian of her high school class. Geraldine attended Winthrop College and Rice Business College in SC. She worked as a secretary (stenographer) for the SC Power Company in Charleston among other employers in her early adult life. It was at a Power company Christmas party in 1945 that she met Barney Herbert Weathers her husband-to-be. Geraldine & Barney were married on June 30, 1946 and moved to Norfolk, VA where he was stationed in the Navy. Three children were to be born to them – Barney Jr., Patricia “Pat,” and Sharon, after which Geraldine became a fulltime homemaker and would remain so the rest of her life. Geraldine was a resident of Newport News, VA for over 55 years. She was a member of Ivy Farms Baptist Church and also attended Temple Baptist Church with her long-time gentleman companion Ralph Hudson, whom she met a year after her husband passed in 1974. Geraldine was known to be a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed gardening - especially growing flowers, walking in nature and seeing new places. She was a great cook. Her family was everything to her and they have many fond memories of holiday gatherings and meals. Her home was a peaceful, safe harbor and she was a kind presence always willing to help, quick to smile and laugh. She noticed the beauty that existed in everyday life and was especially moved by the innocence of children. She is predeceased by her husband Barney Herbert Weathers, Sr., her daughter Patricia Snow Porter, her son Barney H. Weathers, Jr., and her gentleman companion Ralph Hudson. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Sutliff of Warren, MI, her daughter-in-law Karen Weathers of Newport News, her grandchildren Holly Mashek , Kevin Porter, Sam Sutliff and Lucinda Sutliff, great grandchildren Kaitlyn Fleege, Lilith Mashek and Summer Porter, as well as numerous nieces and cousins. A graveside service is planned for Friday May 10 at 11:00 at the Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. Flowers may be sent to the Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 or a donation may be made to the Dementia Society of America. https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTiS50BM7cDJWCfDDpq4yHVvnaC6t-Tml8FEqKZ8AORPnqEl_S1NiKhoCGqsQAvD_BwE.

Geraldine Weathers

July 3, 1926 - February 20, 2024