Geraldine S. Fenwick

Mrs. Geraldine S. Fenwick was born on December 21, 1926 to the late John Hurlock Wilson and Margaret Jackson Wilson in Worton, Maryland, in the community of Coleman. The Lord called Geraldine to His Heavenly home on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was 87 years old. Geraldine, Geri to many, was educated in the public schools of Kent County where she excelled in many subjects, especially reciting. She was known for her reciting of "Tommy's Prayer" which she learned when she was in the sixth grade at Coleman Elementary School. Geri married Roy Elmer Brooks (d. August, 1963). Together they raised a son, Elmer David Brooks (d. September, 1998) and daughter, Olythea Bronte Brooks. They shared their lives together in the community of Coleman in the "House That Roy Built". Geri started her employment career when she was a teenager at the old Hotel Rigby in Betterton, MD. She began her longest employment at Vita Foods in Chestertown, MD in the Department of Quality Control. After the closing of Vita Foods, she worked at Drayton Manor in Worton, MD. She retired at the age of 72. In 1972 Geri married Joshua Wilson (Berkie) Fenwick (d. September, 2004) of Church Hill, MD. Geri and Berkie assisted in raising a grand-daughter and two great-grandchildren. At the time of his death, they were married 32 years. Geraldine loved her family and friends unconditionally, but working for the Lord and the church was her passion. During her younger years she worked with the Sunday School and the United Methodist Youth. Some of these adults today still talk about how she touched their lives in a special way. She continued working in the church in many church ministries. She held just about every office in the church from chairperson of the Administrative Council to custodian. She was a Lay Servant, sang in the choirs, participated in Bible studies, served on numerous committees. Geraldine served as chairperson of the annual Friends and Family Day for many years until 2013. Her last effort was working with the chairperson of the first Coleman Day in March of this year. What a wonderful day that was! She was so proud. Geraldine also belonged to the Hospital Auxiliary, the Kent County branch of the NAACP, and the United Methodist Women. Sister Geraldine Fenwick will be missed at Union and other churches all over Kent County and other neighboring county churches as well. She loved the Lord and served Him until her dying day. Geraldine's favorite hymns were "Keep On Trusting" and "I'm Pressing On". Geri leaves a loving family to cherish beautiful, loving memories; Daughter, Olythea; grandchildren, Dawn and David; great-grandchildren, Bryan, Nakisha, Bronte, Jarrod, and Jamal; great-great grandchildren, Kiera and DeKisha; sister, May A. Phillips and husband, James; brother, John E. Wilson, Sr. and wife, Grace; extended families, Beverly Ann Wheeler and family, Terry Fenwick and family, and Joshua Fenwick, Jr. and family; aunts, Florine Jackson and Catherine Rudd; sisters-in-law, Joyce Harris, Frieda Fenwick and Karen Boyer; brother-in-law, Raymond Fenwick; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. The family will truly miss Mother, Grandmom, Geri, Aunt Geri and Cousin Geri. She was a very special lady. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Geraldine S. Fenwick, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Geraldine S. Fenwick

December 21, 1926 - September 14, 2014