Geraldine Brooks Thrift -
Pickens, SC
Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Brooks Thrift, 76, wife of the late James W. "Ted" Thrift, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late John A. and Ruby Pressley Brooks, Mrs. Thrift was a homemaker and a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Michael Thrift (Nancy) of Easley and David Thrift (Chandra) of Pickens; a daughter, Stacey Chapman of Pickens; a sister, Ruby Nell Roach of Witchita Falls, TX; and four grandchildren, Lauren Chapman, Mary Brooks Thrift, Amanda Deanhardt, and David Harrison Thrift.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thrift was predeceased by three sisters, Sylvia Lyle, Sadie Lyle, and Jennie Dees.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Roger Gwinn officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
The family is at the home, 1224 Rice Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.