Patricia “Theresa” Geraci Walker, 87, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation, Beaumont.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, she was born November 13, 1924, to Patrina Girolamo Geraci and Charles William Geraci. Theresa enjoyed her plants, sewing and especially cooking Italian food for her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Peacock and her husband, Jimmy of Beaumont and Patrina Haiduk and her husband, Mike of Spring; grandchildren, Lisa Meiers and her husband, Jeff of Beaumont, Deanna Helget of Clear Lake, Kim Rothenberger and her husband, Jerry of Beaumont, Shaun Van Dyke and his wife, Melanie of Cleveland, Patrick Haiduk, Kaitlyn Haiduk, and Chelsea Haiduk all of Spring; brothers, Steven Geraci and his wife, Peggy of Beaumont and Joseph Geraci and his wife, Rosemary of Lufkin; and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-eight years, Morris Ray Walker; and her sister, Gloria Frank.
“You will be missed dearly by your entire loving family.”
A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Broussard’s.
A special thanks to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth and their Staff in ER, Dr. Steven Soudi, Dr. Muhammad Aziz, the Alpha Omega Healthcare, and Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284 or to American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 175, Houston, Texas 77057-4989.
