Geraldine Ann Elliott

Geraldine “Jerry” Ann Elliott, 83, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Arcadia Nursing Facility.She was born June 15, 1927, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George W. and Mamie A. Pifer Smith.Jerry formerly attended Parkersburg High School and had retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after years of service at the J&J Grill as a cook. She had also been with the Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary as a volunteer. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and had been a longtime member of South Parkersburg and Lubeck Baptist Church.Surviving is one daughter, Lena Biles of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one son, Frank Elliott (Robin) of Braxton County, W.Va.; two grandsons, Michael Jenkins (Samantha) of Hampton, Va., and Kent Elliott (Erin) of Vienna, W.Va.; four great-grandchildren, Abby and Dakota Jenkins and Carson and Cailyn Elliott; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Elliott, who passed away on Jan. 5, 1992; two sisters, Ernestine Hunt and Alta Buffington Huffman; two brothers, Roy and Chester Smith; and one son-in-law, Melvin Biles.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 400 Green Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastor Mark Houser officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.The family would like to thank Jerry's cousin and caregiver, Gene Smith, for the love and care Jerry received.