Geraldine “Jeri” Emery, age 95, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Goldton Assisted Living in St. Petersburg, FL.
Jeri was born in Hammond, Indiana, and moved here in 1959 from La Porte, Indiana, where she worked as a teacher at Starkey Elementary until retiring, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park.
She is survived by her nieces Kathleen “Kathi” Granucci and Elizabeth Espinoza.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Jeremiah, son John, Sister Marjorie, and brother Earland.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 31st at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4661 82nd Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781.
The Consolation Ministry of Sacred Heart will pray The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and The Holy Rosary starting at 12:00pm. All are welcome to join.
Mass will be followed by a gathering of family and friends at Kathi’s home, 9595 56th St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Jeri to the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 FL-590, Clearwater, FL 33759.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Kathi's Home
Deb Westerlund
January 10, 2026, 10:54 am
Deepest condolences for your loss
Tracy Robbins Keefer
January 10, 2026, 11:16 pm
She was such a great lady. My Kindegarten teacher who became a family friend. She deserves to Rest in peace. 😌
Jacqueline Johnson
January 11, 2026, 11:31 am
Mrs. Emery was an awesome teacher she was my kindergarten teacher. She was a wonderful teacher/person and will be missed by so many. My condolences to all her family, colleagues and past students She will be greatly missed.
Kelli
January 14, 2026, 7:57 pm
Love to Aunt Geri and the joy and kind words that she brought. She was very friendly and so kind. I loved listening to her stories and we always had great talks about food!