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Geraldine Kennedy Adkisson

June 23, 1943 — January 28, 2018

Geraldine Kennedy Adkisson was born on June 23, 1943, the daughter of the late William Eldon Kennedy and Clyde Kennedy Traylor. On October 15, 1961, she was united in marriage to Rex Adkisson, who survives.
Geraldine was owner/operator of the Kiddie Shop in Savannah, Tennessee for over 18 years before retiring. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Savannah, where she served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ devotedly for over five decades, recently being honored and recognized for being a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. In addition, she was also a member of the choir, and performed numerous other duties over the years such as working with children's music, playing piano and organ, and any other duty the church may require.
She was known far and wide for her famous Caramel Tea Cakes, and also enjoyed puzzles. People would often kid her about how she had loved to brag about her "wonderful husband" Rex, with whom she shared her life for 56 years. She prided herself in her 7 grandchildren, and was an avid supporter of Hardin County Sports. She never missed a game or a chance to cheer on her "favorite players," no matter the schedule or location.
She loved her family deeply, second only to her Lord Jesus, whom she faithfully served without question. She always had a smile for everyone she met, always ready to bless someone with a kind word of encouragement.
Geraldine finished her race on January 28, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 5 days. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: a daughter, Jana Adkisson Carroll and her husband Kirk of Savannah, Tennessee; two sons, Dan Adkisson and his wife Latonia, and Bob Adkisson and his wife Amy, all of Savannah, Tennessee; three sisters, Jeanell Qualls of West Shiloh, Tennessee, Geneva Seaton of Adamsville,Tennessee, and Genevieve Smith of Hendersonville, Tennessee; one brother, Billy Joe Kennedy and his wife Sue of Savannah, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Harold Littlefield of Adamsville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, McKenzie Carroll, Molly Carroll, Carter Carroll and his wife Amber, Kendall Adkisson, Addy Adkisson, Walker Adkisson, and Abram Adkisson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her stepfather, "Papa" Ed Traylor; a sister, Janet Littlefield; and her brothers-in-law, Owen Lee Qualls, Elmer D Seaton, and Jerald Smith.
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Visitation

Monday, January 29, 2018

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hopewell Baptist Church

9845 Hwy 128, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hopewell Baptist Church

9845 Hwy 128, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hopewell Baptist Church

9845 Hwy 128, Savannah, TN 38372

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