Geraldine Gardner Bond

Geraldine Gardner Bond age 83, our beloved wife, mother, and granny, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born on June 17, 1928.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Genia A. Gardner and Dora Bodie Gardner, her brothers, Ruthord Gardner, Russell D. Gardner, William D. Gardner, Hollis Gardner and Roland Gardner; sisters, Myra Osburn and Hayrul Patterson.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ovie Bond; sons, Darrell (Debra) Bond and Dwayne (Lisa) Bond; two grandchildren, Leslie (Travis) Smith and Bryan Bond; two great-grandchildren, Landyn and Leigha Smith; two brothers, Benny R. (Joyce) Gardner of Huntsville, Al. and Robert (the late Mary) Gardner of Atlanta Ga. ; sister, Betty (Hubert Bugs) Lowry of Jay, Fl. and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 6-9 P.M. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Jay First Baptist Church with Bro. Will Rushing and Bro. Chip Fox officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Henry Lowry, Jimmy Anderson, Sam Gardner, Paul Gardner, Dennis Green and Denny Green.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. C. David Smith, Dr. Langhorne, Dr. Stringfield and the staff at Jay Hospital for the love and care given to Geraldine and her family.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.