Geraldine A. "Gerry" Adkins
1934 - 2021
Geraldine "Gerry" Angela
Adkins, 86, passed away peacefully January 5, 2021 at her home in
Newton, Kansas.
She was born March 1, 1934 in Naples,
Italy to Antonio and Caterina Palmieri. She was their only child. She
moved with her family to the United States in 1947. She lived most of
her life in Eagle Rock, California. In her later years she moved to
Newton, Kansas to be near family.
She was a lifelong devout Catholic. She
proudly served for many years as the President of the Blessed
Sacrament Confraternity and President of the 20th Century Women's
Club of Eagle Rock, California.
She loved spending time with her family
and cooking for them. She also enjoyed gardening and had an amazing
green thumb. Her flowers, especially her roses, were her pride and
joy.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her
parents Antonio and Caterina Palmieri and her beloved daughter, Linda
Adkins Janzen.
She is survived by her son, Alonzo "Al"
Adkins II; her daughter Ann Catherine "Cathy" Adkins
Wieman, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-granchildren, and 2
great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Sunday,
January 10 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home. A private
family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church followed
by burial in St Mary Cemetery. The Reverend Max Biltz Celebrant.
Memorials in Gerry's name may be made
to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Newton, Kansas in care of Petersen
Funeral Home.
1934 - 2021 (86 years)