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Geraldine “Gerry” Baker Keel

December 18, 1939 ~ April 16, 2019

TARBORO - Geraldine "Gerry" Baker Keel, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born in Wilson County, NC on December 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Baker and Effie Baker Bass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Keel; brothers, Brantley Baker, Archie Baker, and Phil Baker; and sisters, Doris Proctor, Christine Baker, and Peggy Bachelor. Gerry leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Debbie Keel Mitchell and husband, Clay, of Tarboro, Cindy Keel Webb and husband, Duane, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, and Wendi Keel Lewis and husband, James, of Tarboro. She is also survived by grandchildren, Leslie Lunsford and husband, Jeff, Chris Mitchell, Royce Webb, Nick Webb, Tyler Lewis, and Joshua Lewis and wife, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Logan Lunsford, Anna Grace Lunsford, Rorie Lunsford, Kaleya Tyson, and Ian Lewis; sisters, Bonnie Whitley, of Wilson, and Phyllis Britt of Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Earnie Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association Eastern NC, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 4/20, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 4/20, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Earnie Taylor officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 4/20, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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  1. She made the best cheese biscuits on Sunday morning before church. Thanks for being a second mom to me growing up. God bless!

  2. Debbie I’m so sorry to read about your Mom.We are praying for you and your family in this very sad time.

  3. Saying prayers for all of Gerry’s family and friends. May God hold you in His loving arms and ease your grief during this difficult time.

  4. We weep with you and pray for you as you grieve; we celebrate alongside you, as Gerry is now FREE and safe in the Arms of Jesus. No more suffering and in her right mind to worship the Lord in all His beauty and holiness. We love you all!! Earnie and Gunda

  5. We weep with you and pray for you as you grieve and miss Gerry; we celebrate alongside you, as she is now FREE and safe in the Arms of Jesus. No more suffering and in her right mind to worship the Lord in all His beauty and holiness. We love you all!! Earnie and Gunda

  6. To The Family May 2 Cor 13,4 be of some comfort to you and your family The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comfort us during our trials.

  7. I’am going to miss Ms Jerry so much she was a kindhearted lady i loved her and she loved me i called Her Granny


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