Geraldine

Reid-Cottman

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Funeral service for Ms. Geraldine Reid-Cottman

Geraldine Reid-Cottman "Geri" was born on January 20, 1943, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, to the late Peter and Rudeen Reid. From an early age, Geraldine displayed the courage, strength, and determination that would remain defining qualities throughout her life. She graduated from Howard W. Blake High School and continued her education at Gibbs Junior College before attending Florida A&M University, where she proudly earned her bachelor’s degree. During her younger years, Geraldine enjoyed being a majorette, an experience that reflected her confidence, vibrant personality, and lively spirit. Geraldine built a successful professional career, with Bank of America serving as her last place of employment. Outside of work, she found great joy in cooking and sharing her talents with those she loved. Known for being handy and resourceful, there was rarely a task she was afraid to tackle. Geraldine will be remembered as a courageous, funny, strong, and exceptionally generous woman. Her warm personality, giving heart, and ability to bring laughter to those around her created memories that will forever be treasured by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Rudeen Reid; brother, Jerome Reid; and sister, Mary Reid.

She leaves cherished memories to her son, Tarik Cottman; grandchildren, Ciera Alonso and Tarik Cottman, Jr.; brothers, James Reid (Pearl), Ronnie Reid, Larry Reid, Bruce Reid and Michael Reid; nieces, Shenequia Tiki Reid, Thysis Reid and Nicole Reid; nephews, Jeff Reid, Cary Reid, Derrick Reid and Morris Reid; goddaughter, Crystal Jolly; along with a host of cousins and other loving relatives. Every act and deed of sympathy expressed to the family has been a source of comfort and strength during our hours of bereavement. May the love and peace of God abide with you now and forevermore.