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In Loving Memory of Geraldine “Jerry” Myers. Born on May 30, 1929, Jerry lived a life full of love, joy, and immeasurable grace until she graduated to heaven on January 16, 2025. She touched the hearts of everyone she met—and she never met a stranger--leaving an indelible mark of kindness and compassion. She was a true care giver to everyone who knew her. Jerry was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; one daughter, Rhonda; and a grandson, Alexander. She is survived by her husband, Bob; two sons, Ross and Dow and his wife, Laura; four grandchildren, Sumner, Nathan, Amelia, and Madelynn; numerous nieces, nephews, great and great, great nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Billie. Jerry, one of five children, was born in Mullin, TX. From her early days in Goldwaithe to her later years in Plano, each step was a testament to her strength, love, resilience, and unwavering spirit. As a young single adult, Jerry moved to Odessa where she lived with her sister and worked as a telephone operator—and met her soul mate, Bob. Bob loves to tell that he picked her up on a street corner—but that was just to take her home from work! They married on August 29, 1953, celebrating 71 years together in 2024. She and Bob were baptized together and served faithfully in Calvary Baptist Church; they also served in Central Baptist Church and Greenfield Acres Baptist Church in Odessa. She loved to tell of the time she spent working with the young girls at the Friendship Center. Ross was born in Abilene; Dow and Rhonda were born in Odessa. They lived in West Texas until 1978 when they moved to Plano where Bob took a job with Texas Instruments. In Plano, Jerry and Bob found a new church home at Meadows Baptist Church. Jerry served in almost every capacity you can name—teaching, visitation, cooking and serving meals on Wednesday night, traveling with the youth on mission trips to Montana, Espanola, and Minnesota plus several ski trips to Colorado, vacation bible school, choir, Sunday School special fun groups and the Young at Heart. She also worked in the church office as the financial secretary for a while. Even in their retirement years, Bob and Jerry joined their traveling friends, Ed and Khaky Jodon, in the campers on mission program in New Hampshire. But Jerry's legacy is not just one of accomplishments and milestones, but of the love she gave and the lives she touched and mentored. She and Bob were a devoted couple, always putting others first. Their home was a sanctuary of warmth and generosity, where everyone felt loved, welcomed and cherished. As we gather to honor Jerry's memory, we hold onto the countless moments of joy and love we shared with her. From the hearty laughter at church gatherings to the quiet moments of solace and understanding, these memories are the precious gems that will keep Jerry alive in our hearts. After Jerry’s health began to fail, she still loved being a part of game nights at church and with friends on Friday afternoons—sharing “hair day,” lunch and a game of “golf.” She almost always won the games! Jerry is now at peace, waiting for us from a place of eternal love and light. Rest in peace, dear Jerry. Your light will never fade from our hearts. Memorial donations may be made to Meadows Baptist Church building fund. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:000AM at Meadows Baptist Church, 3001 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorial.com Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Geraldine "Jerry" Myers

May 30, 1929 - January 16, 2025