Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas

Homegoing Celebration for

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:7

Geraldine Mary Chapman

Douglas

November 8, 1936 - August 28, 2015

Her Story Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas, was born November 8, 1936 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph G. and Camille E. Chapman.

She went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2015.

She graduated from Walter L. Cohen in 1953. On May 22, 1954, she married the love of her life, the late Andrew A. Douglas, Jr. From this union, four children were born, Andrew, Gregory, Kevin and Glenda.

She was a hardworking homemaker and loved raising her family.

Geraldine leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories, her loving children, Andrew Austin Douglas, III (Theresa Lopis), of New Orleans, Gregory Douglas of Baton Rouge, LA, Kevin Lin Douglas of New Orleans, LA and Glenda Douglas Thomas (Raymond Mitchell) of Zachary, LA; four grandchildren, Tiffany Douglas Barrett (Rawleigh Barrett) of Ft. Stewart, GA, Kendall Henry (Shuntae Henry) of Houston, TX, Colby Jones of Zachary, LA and Jake Thomas, III, of Zachary, LA; a sister, Brenda Chapman Thomas of New Orleans, LA; a brother, Herbert Chapman of New Orleans, LA; a brother-in-law, Anthony August Douglas (Lee Douglas), of Pittsburgh, CA; a Goddaughter, Vickie Thomas of New Orleans, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Andrew Austin Douglas, Jr., her grandparents, mother & father-in-law; sisters, Yolanda Martinez and Jane Rita Daniels; three brothers, Joseph Chapman, Wardell Chapman and Kenneth Chapman; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Stewart and Leonard Daniels, a niece, Kerrie Chapman; four nephews, Milton Dutton, Herbert Chapman, Jr., Michael Chapman and Jamal Jacobs and a son-in-law, Jake Thomas, Jr.

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

Celebration of Life Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc. 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA 70113

Officiant: Rev. Robert Scott Saturday, September 12, 2015 Service: 11:00 a.m.

Visitation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

P r o c e s s i o n a l … … … … … R e v. R o b e r t S c o t t & Fa m i ly Prayer ………………………………………………………………………………………... Raymond Mitchell Scripture Readings Old & New Testament …………………………………………………………………. Deniese Robinson Solo ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... Vickie Thomas “Her Story” …………………………………………………………………………………..…. Terry Chapman Eulogy ……………………………………………………………………………………..…… Rev. Robert Scott Solo …………………………………………………………………………………………..………. Corine Spears Closing Prayer ………………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Robert Scott Recessional ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Pianist: Albinas Prizgintas

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

Precious Memories

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

Precious Memories

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

Mom… We cannot say “good-bye,” we can only say “see you later.” You gave your life to us and because of you, we know love, respect, family and God. We will miss you and think of you every day of our lives. We thank God for having such a wonderful mother as you.

We know you are with Dad now and we hope you guys are at peace.

Until we meet again Mom… We will love you A L W A Y S!!

Austin, Greg, Kevin & Glenda

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

Together Again Forever ‌

Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas November 8, 1936

– August 28,

2015

A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Jake Thomas, III Raymond Mitchell Lonnie Bennett

Kirk Douglas Mark Chapman Timothy Holmes

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Andrew Austin Douglas, III Kevin Douglas Benjamin Martinez

Gregory Douglas August Douglas John Thomas

With Thanks and Gratitude The family of Geraldine Mary Chapman Douglas would like to express our sincere thanks to our family and friends for your kindness shown during the preparation of our loved one’s homegoing celebration. We would like to thank you for your prayers which have encouraged our hearts and your presence, which has given us arms to lean on. May God bless and keep you, that is our prayer.

The Family

Arrangements

Fi n a l R e s t in g P l ac e

Majestic Mortuary Services, Inc. 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 4000 Norman Mayer Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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