Geraldine Berry Hamlet passed away peacefully at her home on October 29, 2023 at the age of 83, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 9, 1940 in Lufkin, Texas to Winfred & Thelma Berry. Geraldine met the love of her life, Johnny, and they were married on February 28, 1975. They had a wonderful life together, made many sweet memories and were inseparable.

She loved doing woodworking crafts with her beloved Husband, Johnny Hamlet, Sr., as well as baking her famous glazed bars for him as a reward for all his hard work. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed every minute spent at Harris Reservoir fishing, taking walks, and riding the golf cart.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Johnny Hamlet Sr., children Johnny Hamlet Jr. and wife Susan, Rebecca Justelien and husband Ernest, Cindy McDermed and husband Mark, Terri Warren, David Hamlet, Patti Browning and husband Toby. In addition to twelve grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, brother Sam Berry and sister-in-law Kathleen Hamlet Little, Geraldine will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Winfred & Thelma Berry, father and mother-in-law Enoch & Vallie Hamlet, daughter Denise Kelley Hyde, granddaughter Hope Hodges, sister Bennie Raney, brother W.M. Berry Jr., sister Jane Hankins, sister Sally McCreary, brother Ralph Berry, sister Sue Wright, brother Arthor Berry, brother Mickey Berry and brothers-in-law Leon and Floyd Hamlet.

Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home on November 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held in Lufkin at the W.M. Berry Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brandon Kelley, Brody Warren, Cory Browning, Lee Swango, Bryan Hodges and Richard Martinez.

Special thanks to Choice Hospice for the love and care they have shown to our family during this difficult time. We are eternally grateful for Chassidy, Sara and Danielle.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com. All arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Lakewood Funeral Home, located at 98 North Dixie Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

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