of Jonesboro, AR
November 12, 1938 - March 16, 2018
Mrs. Geraline Higgins South, 79, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Jonesboro. She was born November 11, 1938, in Jonesboro to Clarence and Earline (Gartman) Higgins.
She was a graduate of Nettleton High School and earned both her BSE & MSE from Arkansas State University. Geraline enjoyed a long career in education. She began her career initially by teaching at Nettleton Elementary and Richland Elementary in West Memphis. She then returned to Jonesboro and continued her teaching career at Brookland Elementary. Later she accepted the position of Brookland Elementary Principal and served in that capacity until her retirement.
Geraline enjoyed fishing with her husband and spending time with her family. She was a woman of strong faith and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Geraline was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Edward South; one son, Dr. Ron (Kelly) South; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Lexie and Peyton South, all of Jonesboro. Other survivors include a brother, Clarence (Luann) Higgins, Jr. of Jonesboro; two sisters, Opaline Higgins (Sonny) Thompson of Jonesboro, and Becky Higgins (Kenny) Griffin of Atlanta, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family wishes to thank Josephine Watson for being a wonderful and loving caregiver.
There will be a visitation Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:00 noon '''' 1:00pm, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro. A graveside funeral service will follow at 1:30 at Jonesboro Memorial Park on Harrisburg Road.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Gary ''Sonny'' Thompson, Kenny Griffin, Gary Higgins, Kirk Porter, Mark Jones and Spencer Malone. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Demetrius Spanos, Dr. Mario Cauli, Dr. Corey Diamond, Marvin Higgins and Patsy Stephens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorial be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 (www.adpaparkinson.org) or Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401.
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9 Condolence(s)
DW
Thursday, March 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Stacia Wimberly
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Mrs. South was a wonderful and admirable woman. She was a savior in a dark hour. I'm so sorry for your loss, of both your parents! I'm saddened for you. Many prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
nancy nelms
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. South's passing. She was such a sweet caring lady and a good neighbor. I know that you will miss her. Heaven has gained with your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Renee Rutherford
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. Geraline was an amazing and precious lady. She was an inspiration and blessing to every life she touched. You and family are in my heart and in my prayers.
Love, Renee Rutherford Psalms 46:1
Betty Jo Timmons Griggs
Monday, March 19, 2018
Ron, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a beautiful lady and had such an impact on me at a young age. She loved all her students with all her heart, she wanted to see them all be successful in life. She was a great teacher i love her and being in her class. May God give you comfort and guidance.
Wendy Rickman
Monday, March 19, 2018
Our condolences. Mrs. South was a lovely and respected lady and educator. She was both funny and kind.
Marie George
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Please accept my condolences. It was my honor to work with Mrs. South my years at Brookland. Your family will be in my prayers.
Ann and Larry Wright
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Opaline and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Teresa Stepp
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you both celebrate a home-going and mourn a deep loss. Love, Teresa Rutherford Stepp