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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Geraldine A. Jackson-Bester

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Start: 02/04/2021 10:00 AM
End: 02/04/2021 11:00 AM
Location: Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Geraldine A.

Jackson-Bester

Sep 30, 1932 — Jan 26, 2021

Philadelphia

Geraldine A. Jackson-Bester's Obituary

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Sunrise 9/30/1932

Sunset 1/26/2020

Geraldine A. Jackson-Bester was born on September 30, 1932 in New Jersey to the late John and Alice Jackson from South Carolina . Geraldine moved to Philadelphia where she was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system. Upon graduation she met Marion McDonald, throughout their relationship 8 beautiful children were born. Geraldine worked at Hahnemann University Hospital where she continued her education in nursing and went on to receive her BA in psychiatry while continuing her career at Hahnemann Hospital until retirement.

Geraldine's favorite pastime was Atlantic City's Casino where she frequented so often it was considered her second home away from home. We all know her greatest love were her children and her appetite for food.

She leaves to cherish her memory (6) children: Alice (Richard) Berrios, Patricia Hendricks, LaVerne (Warren) McDonald, Janice McDonald, Gary & Larry McDonald; also 19 grandchildren, 25 great grands, 4 great-great grands and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Daughter Marion McDonald, son Vincent McDonald preceded her in death.

Desired songs to be played: Walk around Heaven performed by Timothy Nicholson

background music: Tamela Mann - Take Me To The King

Obituary to be read by: Alexis C. McDonald

HE WILL CALL

Life, like a mist, appears for just A day,

Then disappears tomorrow.

All that we are can quickly fade Away,

Replaced with tears and sorrow.

If a man should die, can he live

again?

Hear the promise God has

made:

He will call; The dead will

Answer.

They will live at his command.

For the work of his own hand.

So have faith, and do not wonder,

For our God can make us stand,

And we will live forever,

As the work of his own hand.

Friends of our God, though they

may pass away.

Will never be forsaken.

All those asleep who in God's

Memory stay,

From death … she will awaken.

Then we'll come to see all that life can be:

Paradise eternally.

He will call; The dead will answer.

They will live at his command.

Follow up with Read scripture Revelation 21:4 and 5

4." And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor PAIN be anymore." 5. "And the one seated on the throne said: "Look! I am making all things new." Also he says: Write, for these words are faithful and TRUE.

For My Children

You must not tie yourself with tears

Be happy that we had so many years

I gave you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave me in happiness

I thank you for the love you each have shown

But now it's time I traveled alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust

It's only for a while that we must part

So bless the memories within your heart

I won't be far away, for life goes on

So if you need me, call and I will come

Through you can't see or touch me, I'll be near

Listen with your heart and you'll hear

My love all around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone

I'll greet you with a smile and say

" Welcome Home"

My Grandmother

By Victoria L. Payne

In my Rose Garden of memories
I see you standing there
An angel in disguise
Who taught me how to care
I long to hear your voice
for real not in my dreams
I am missing you so much these days
how empty my world seems
People say time heals all wounds
that someday the pain will subside
But Grandma I can tell you
I think they must have lied
The emptiness I am feeling now
is strong and I am weak
These days go by without you
so dreary and so bleak
In my Rose Garden of memories
I know you'll always be
for though you're gone
from this mortal world
In my heart you'll always be

My Loving Grandmother

By Nivedeeta Pereira

When I had no shoulder to lean on,
and my eyes were filled with tears.
I had my granma to count on,
to drive away my fears.

Despite all the wrong I'd done,
when the light I couldn't see,
granma was my shining sun,
who gently consoled me.

She always encouraged and inspired me,
to follow my every dream,
she'd tell me that I was not alone,
cause she was my team.

She'd tell everyone about me,
what I was doing, when and how,
she preserved everything I ever gave her,
from the time I was little till now.

Without you granma I am so lost,
my tears just won't dry,
but I believe your one of gods angels,
you spread your wings and fly.

We are sure you are around us,
in every thing we do,
your one of Gods angels we do trust,
we can see all are wishes come true.

Dear granma we really miss you,
and wish with us you'd always be,
but since God wants you too,
I'll keep your memories alive in me

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Funeral Services for Geraldine A. Jackson-Bester

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February

4

Thursday

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

2315-19 North Broad Street, Philadephia, PA 19132

10:00 - 11:00 am

Celebration of Life

February

4

Thursday

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

2315-19 North Broad Street, Philadephia, PA 19132

Starts at 11:00 am

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