Geraldine “Gerry” Mercer-Valier, IL

Geraldine “Gerry” Jean Mercer, 84, of Valier, IL passed away on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 9:05 p.m. at her home.

Gerry was born on April 30, 1932 in Franklin County, IL to Frank and Sophia (Dubonouski) Mick.

She married Dean Mercer on June 29, 1951 and he preceded her in death on November 14, 2001.

She was a medical secretary for Dr. J.P. Durham in Benton until her retirement.  She was also a member of the Valier First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children Frank (Melody) Mercer of Valier, Kathy (Donnie) Smith of Benton, Amy (John) Prudent of Valier; grandchildren Joshua (Brandi) Smith, Samuel Waters, Jacob Waters, Lucas Prudent, Jillian Prudent, David Smith, Trisha (Justin) Morgan, and Donnie (Brooke) Smith; great grandchildren Victoria, Jordyn, Jaycob, Clayton, Sage, Liam, and Lyndi; one sister Marsha Coady of Valier; and one brother Ron Mick of Valier.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services for Gerry will be on Monday February 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with George “Zip” Biby officiating.  Visitation will be on Sunday February 26, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Valier.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St Jude’s Children’s research hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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