Geraldine R. Newell, 86, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 10, 2017 at St. Joseph Health Center.  She was born February 16, 1931 in Warren, the daughter of Willis and Susanna (Garner) Reed), and had lived in the area all her life.

A devoted member of Grace AME Church, where she was active in the choir, the kitchen committee, the Altar Guild, and as an usher, Geraldine retired from General Electric-Trumbull Lamp after 39 years of employment.  A graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, she was an avid golfer and bowler, and a great cook.

She is sadly missed by her son, Robbie F. (Mary) Newell of Howland; two granddaughters, Gina and Breann Newell; a sister, Elizabeth Reed of Warren; a brother, William (Gussie) Reed of Warren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. 

Preceding her in death are two sisters, Burnetta Wiiliams and Catherine Wise; and three brothers: Bogan, Wallace, and Louis Reed.

Funeral services are 11:00 am Friday, December 15, 2017 at Grace AME Church in Warren.  Burial will follow at Pineview Memorial Park.  Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 am Friday at the church

The family will greet friends at the home of William and Gussie Reed, 1315 Norwood St. N.W., Warren Ohio 44485.

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