Geraldine O. McKay
April 21, 2013
Geraldine O. McKay, 96, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Kavanagh House on 56th. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1385 Buffalo Rd in West Des Moines.
Geraldine was born on September 29, 1916 in Des Moines to Floyd and Myrtle Dixon. She graduated from North High School. Geraldine was a devoted mother, wife and homemaker. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, playing the piano and her children.
She is survived by her children, Leonna Clayburn, George McKay, Mickie Baker, Michael McKay, Wiley McKay, Angela Lewis, Christine Jordan, and Ramona Moore; brother, James Dixon; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, George; and daughters, Mildred Henderson and Constance Jones.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Kingdom Hall. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Joel Wells
10/19/2013
I will miss both George and Geraldine, though I only knew them briefly from 1992-3. I miss the friends in Des Moines often. But we will all be reunited soon.
John & Vicki Swope
05/06/2013
Geraldine & George both set a fine example in the congregation as Christian parents as well as faithful servants of Jehovah. Geraldine was always a source of encouragement to me through the years. She's run her race faithfully and one of many we look forward to seeing again in Paradise. Our thought & prayers are with the family.
John & Vicki
Michelle Jackson
05/03/2013
Older ones in our congregations are a real blessing. I look forward to getting to know Geraldine in the new system. Ramona, Preston, and Brandon our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family. Continue to look to Jehovah for strength and support. Love, Michelle & Mylisa.
Ouane Cam
04/27/2013
We will see our dear Geraldine in the new system soon. My love and thoughts with Ramona, Leonna and the rest of the families. (Ps 116:15)
Brent Pedersen
04/26/2013
We lost mom this past week too. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Out losses are temporary as we know they have endured to the end. As long as we keep close to Jehovah we will see them again. Love, Brent and family.
Kassie Van Vleet and Janna Pedersen
04/26/2013
How beautiful our older ones are and how we appreciate the examples they set for us. We will always think and remember Geraldine as a pillar in the congregation and can't wait to see her again. Our love to her family and dear friends.
Danny and Diana Fryer
04/26/2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. What a fine spiritual heritage she left behind. Growing up in the Des Moines area the McKay family was always in the forefront, spiritually. We know you will miss her but it will only be a short while. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Angie Perry
04/24/2013
My sincere condolences to the family during this time of sorrow, may you draw comfort from the Bible. And until the promised resurrection back to life, may you draw close to God because he cares for you.--John 5:28, 29
Clyde Carter
04/24/2013
My deepest condolences to the McKay family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My last visit with Aunt Geraldine was in 2007 with my mother Myrtle and Sister Virginia.
Sincere regards,
Clyde Carter