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Geri Carpenter

August 20, 1930 — April 30, 2025

Cheriton

Geraldine S. Carpenter, better known as Geri, husband of the late John Carpenter, passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Roland & Mary Shrieves. She retired from banking after 50 years. She was active in her church, Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company, Northampton Chamber, and Cape Charles Museum, as well as other organizations. She also enjoyed dancing and exercising.

She leaves behind a son, John K. Carpenter III (Wendy); granddaughter Ashley (Tyler); a daughter-in-law, Chrisanne; and niece and nephew, Ralph and Debbie. In addition to her parents and husband, Geri was predeceased by her son, Roland L. and a sister, June S. Elliot.

Special thanks to Geri’s caregivers Sandra, Iris, Betty, and Felicia.

Graveside services will be held Monday, May 5, 2025at 2:00 PM at Cape Charles Cemetery, with Dr. Reverend Charles Peterson officiating.

Memorial may be sent to Cheriton Baptist Church, P.O. 227, Cheriton, VA 23316, or Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 41, Cheriton, Virginia 23316.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.

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