Geraldine Marie Britton “Gerri” Willard
Geraldine Marie Britton “Gerri” Willard passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was born in West Union, W.V. Gerri met her husband Jay while working in Washington, DC, and they later married and resided on Signal Mountain for more than 50 years.
She was a lifetime member of Wayside Presbyterian Church.
Gerri was preceded in death by her parents, Chester F. and Alta M. Britton, brothers James “Jimmy” Britton, Gail Britton, Donald Britton and Joe Britton.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra (Sandy) Cherry, brothers, Robert (Bob) Britton and Dwight Britton, son, Jay Willard and his wife, Heather, and grandchildren, Jonathan and Keatley Willard; her nephew, Aaron Cherry and her beloved niece, Robin Howard, as well as many more nieces and nephews.
Gerri reveled in her collection of personal photos and albums of family and friends over the years, which she proudly displayed throughout her home.
Her servant's heart touched many and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Gerri’s Life will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor Charles “Chuck” Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at North Chapel.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.