Geraldine "Geri" Staden

Geraldine Staden passed from this life and on to her resurrected life on Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 at her home with her husband Art by her side. Geri was preceded in death by her parents Buck & Mildred Tompkins, and her brother Dennis Tompkins. She is survived by her husband Arthur Lee Staden her children Holly Lynn Rutan Hogan, Jill Lynn Hoffman and her grandchildren Noelle Lynn Hoffman, Haley Lynn Hoffman, Jack Michael Hogan, and Sean Jeffrey Hogan. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 1673 Jamerson Rd, Marietta with The Reverend Paul McCabe officiating. Geri was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation for many years and was involved with the St. Martha’s guild hosting various receptions at the church. She worked as a Realtor at Re/Max in Greater Atlanta. She was an Executive Relocation Specialist for buyers and sellers. She was very active and committed to her community. In her earlier years Geri was a pilot which fueled her interest in aviation and the US Air Force. She was the director of Military Affairs for the Lancaster, CA. Chamber of Commerce and later became a member of the Marietta Honorary Commanders Association in 2006. She said, “I have served as a military wife for over 30 years and have the highest admiration for our service personnel and their families. I wanted to do everything I could to provide them with the best service possible.” She was willing to spend her time, money, and effort to make a viable program that benefits both the military personnel in the community and the members of the Chamber. Geri was very active in Community and Civic Involvement including civic, religious, political, governmental, and social activities which included the following: Geri was a beloved member of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta for 19 years. During her membership she & Art donated children's books to the club to be given to children within the Marietta City School System. Co-chair of Sponsored Youth Committee Cobb County Republican Women’s Club Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, and various other organizations. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00, Thursday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta. In-lieu of flowers please continue Geri’s memory by donating to Emory University Parkinson’s research.

Geraldine "Geri" Staden

January 21, 1939 - April 21, 2019