Ms. Geraldine Highsmith
April 17, 1939 - May 16, 2019
Geraldine Highsmith was born April 17, 1939 to the late Mary M. Mayo. She departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Geraldine joined St. Mark’s Church, Disciples of Christ at an early age. She has been a member of St. Mark’s Church her entire life. During her membership, she was a member of the Usher’s Board, Young Women’s Auxillary Club and the Kitchen Committee. Geraldine was a retired caregiver who loved and believed in taking care of others, whether it was cooking a meal or just being the neighborhood Mom to all. “When Geraldine spoke, everybody listened.” Geraldine leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Barbara Highsmith Woolard of Wilson, NC; one grandson, Diquail Woolard (Dontay) of Greensboro, NC; one granddaughter, Bria Woolard Davis (Jonas) of Wilson, NC; three great-grandsons, Tylei Woolard, Takarie Woolard and Taylor Woolard all of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Overseer Margaret Daniels of East Orange, New Jersey, Gloria Bell of Newark, NJ; one brother, Clarence Highsmith of Williamston, NC; three adopted daughters, Christine Manning (a very dear friend), Porchia Sherrod and Cynthia Colfield; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Geraldine Highsmith was born April 17, 1939 to the late Mary M. Mayo. She departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Geraldine joined St. Mark’s Church, Disciples of Christ at an early age. She has been a member of St. Mark’s... View Obituary & Service Information