Geraldine Bratton Washington
February 24, 1928 - April 22, 2018
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Geraldine Bratton Washington
February 24, 1928 - April 22, 2018
Obituary
Geraldine bratton washington, 90, of silver spring, md, formally of charleston, wv passed away on sunday, april 22, 2018 at medstar montgomery medical center, olney, md.
She was born on february 24, 1928 to the late furman and mary stoner bratton in asheville, nc.
Geraldine was a 50 year resident of charleston, wv. She had previously worked as a teacher and supervisor with the kanawha county board of education. She was an active member of the basilica of the co-cathedral of the sacred heart, charleston since 1964. She graduated from xavier university in new orleans and received her masters degree from columbia university in new york. She was affiliated with delta sigma theta sorority. Geraldine had served on the boards of st. Francis hospital, shawnee hills and the children’s clinic.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, raymond e. Washington; brother, charles furman bratton; sisters cordell gibson and juanita leake.
She is survived by her children, karen martin of towson, md, dr. Kenneth and stella r. Washington of tierra-verde, fl, lynne and daryl stevens of silver spring, md and valerie gibson of fairfax, va; sister, ollie watts of asheville, nc; and brother, clarence bratton of asheville, nc; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.
Mass of christian burial will be 11am, monday, april 30, 2018 at the basilica of the co-cathedral of the sacred heart, charleston, with rev. Father brian o’donnell officiating. Burial will follow at sunset memorial park, south charleston. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
4 responses to Geraldine Bratton Washington
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
The West Virginia And Kanawha County Associations Of Retired School Employees Extend Their Sincere Sympathy To You, The Family, In Your Sorrow. Blessings To All.
Dorthy And Larry Chapman says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family Of Geraldine. She Always Made All Those Around Her Feel Very Special. She Will Certainly Be Missed By Many. Friends From Heart Fit Will Miss Her Greatly.
Friends Always,
Dorthy And Larry
Linda Huff says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Atlanta Georgia
Lynne, I Am So Sorry For The Passing Of Your Mother. She Was An Amazing And Accomplished Woman And A Great Role Model For You. I Know That She Will Be Greatly Missed. You And Your Family Are In My Prayers. I Wish You Comfort In Your Memories Of Her. Take Care
We Love
You, Linda And Bill And Family
Frances Fuller says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
To Gerry’S Family My Heartfelt Thoughts And Prayers. Gerry Was A Part Of A Wonderful Team Of Special People. I Know She And Raymond Are Together.