Geraldine Crites

Geraldine Daisy Crites, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau.

She was born March 24, 1926, in Lixville, Missouri, to Hobert and Myrtle Statler Loberg.

She and Ralph Crites were married Dec. 25, 1946, at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

Geraldine was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, the John Guild Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and SoutheastHEALTH Auxiliary.

She enjoyed genealogy, gardening and music.

Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Crites Ross of Whidbey Island, Washington, and Brenda Crites of Cape Girardeau; son, Christopher (Shiela) Crites of Frisco, Texas; daughter-in-law, Kim Crites; three granddaughters; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Philip Crites; and four brothers.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson with Kirk Williams officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, Whitewater Presbyterian Church or DAR-John Guild Chapter.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.