of Batesville, AR
December 7, 1924 - December 2, 2023
Geraldine ''Gerry'' Bentz, 98, of Batesville passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.
She was born December 7, 1924 in Paragould, Arkansas to Luther White and Emma Bibb.
Gerry was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a stern but very loving mother; she was ''old school'' and lived by the standards in which she was raised and family was very important to her. She was an RN at Gray's Hospital for 41 years and was very professional at her job. She was a great cook and known for her biscuits and pumpkin pies. She also liked to sew and watch TV and really enjoyed "Wheel of Fortune".
Survivors include her son, George Bentz, Jr. of Batesville; sister, Dorothy Smith, of Paragould; two grandchildren, Brooke Bentz Stevenson and Grant Pierce Bentz; two great-grandchildren, Caroline Lilly Stevenson and Sofia JaeLee Bentz; nieces, Carol (Curtis) Foster and Katheryne (Charlie) Wade; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews, cousin and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Bentz, Sr.; one brother, Gene White and four sisters, Alvie, Burnice, Selma and Ruth.
Pallbearers are Grant Bentz, Marty Stevenson, Dan Foley, Dr. Jordan Weaver, Joey Howard and Parker Jaynes. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Elumbaugh, Skip Rutherford, Joe Foley and Tommy Foley.
Graveside services will begin at 1:00pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Skip Rutherford officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the funeral home.
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11 Condolence(s)
Jan Burrow Qualls
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Sending my thoughts & prayers
Jane Powell Henson
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Dear George and Family , Please accept my condolences on the recent passing of your mother. I know she was a fabulous nurse and I have many memories of her with us at the swimming pool in the summer!
Tony Perrin
Friday, December 8, 2023
George, my condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Steve Wells
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sorry to hear of her passing. We had many long-ago memories. Prayers for all of the family!
Linda Hidy
Thursday, December 7, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Geri has been a friend for my whole life and I was blessed to have worked with her at Gray’s Hospital.
Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Prayers for her family.
Linda Hidy
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Out thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kay Southerland
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
George and family— this makes me very sad. I’ve followed your family for so many years. Your grandmother took such care of us, especially Julie! My heart is with you all. Jerrye was a great lady!! Prayers for all ….
Betty Burge Cockrill
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
To the family of Mrs. Gerry. She was a special lady, she helped deliver my last baby boy 52 years ago. I pray that our Heavenly Father holds each of you in His loving arms and gives you peace and comfort.
mark shreve
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In my thoughts George. She was a great lady
Mike Clark
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
George I am so sorry about your Mom. She was a fine Lady. Same for your Dad, to put up with us when we were kids was a handful. I have so many memories from then I will never forget. Seems as we get older those memories become precious.
Just remember my Prayers are with you during this time.
PeeWee
Mike Clark
Elaine
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
George Ed you and your family are in my prayers. Your mom was a beautiful lady. I always loved visiting with your parents on Sunday mornings.