Geraldine Bowman
June 6, 1960 ~ November 9, 2024
Geraldine Bowman was born on June 6, 1960, to Doris and Norman Burns in Atlanta, GA. She was the beloved middle child of a family of 10 children. Geraldine is survived by her devoted husband, Eric Bowman Sr., and her cherished children: Latrice, Taneshia (Luke son-in-law), Charles, Shana, Crystal, Eric Jr., Phillip, Shakeria, Antwoine, and Erik. Her grandchildren include Jullian, Bryce, Marquavion, Zuri, Alanna, Hannah, Erik Jr., and Christian.
As a loving and hardworking mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, Geraldine was dedicated not only to her family but also to the employers and establishments she served. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing, sewing, making others laugh, and showing off her quick wit as the “Comeback Queen.” Spending time with her grandchildren and watching movies brought her joy, as did reading the Bible, listening to Christian music, and praying.
Geraldine is preceded in death by her father, Norman, and her elder siblings Robert, Herman, and Sadie. She was the middle child among her siblings Willy, Robert, Emma (Al), Frederick (Whyomi), Sharon, Sadie, Herman, Norma Lee, and Lo.
Today, November 16, 2024, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Geraldine Bowman. We remember her as a woman who instilled faith in her children, offered wise counsel to family and friends, and introduced her children to church and the love of Jesus Christ. She held the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 close to her heart. In honor of Geraldine’s faith and life, let us all recite the Lord’s Prayer in her memory.
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Mama, I love you. No words can describe what you mean to me. I never thought I’d see the day where I speak of you in past tense. Therfore, I won’t. Your spirit lives forever! Your essence lives lifetimes! You are my first love, my heart, my everything and you fought a good fight. Rest easy, Queen. You deserve it. I’ll see you soon 😘. I love you, my mommy 🫶🏾.
I hear your voice saying “and I love you, my baby.” ❤️❤️❤️
My aunt Gerry was a short thang, and a firecracker at best. The spice in her spirit had to make up for the shortness of her height. That’s my theory anyway.
What I love about my Aunt, was that she loved family and God. I remember visiting her with my son in her home. She had just got out of the hospital. I thought she would physically in a weakened state, and honestly, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised to see her walking around, smiling, in good spirits, and praising God, even in the midst of her struggle. Even until the end, her faith in God was Fierce. She knew the God she served, and oh how she Loved him, and how he Loved her right back. She knew God was near her, His spirit in her, and so His peace covered her until the very end.
We are Not alone on life’s journey. She knew this, felt this, lived life believing this.
She kept hold of God’s hand, and He led her home
Auntie I love you I know you watching over us now God had gained a strong angel now. You can rest now Auntie now more pain or hurt we love you lil lady forever in our hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dear Mama, I just want you to know that I love you whole heartedly❤️. You have been such a big inspiration to me and I will forever thank you for that. Your spirit will forever live in me and as I write this with tears in my eyes and hurt in my soul I know that I will see you again. Watch over and guide us Mama, I love you and I thank you from your son…
Phil 👸🏾❤️💪🏾🙏🏾
hey mama this is shakeria dear mom forgive me for not saying goodbye I didn’t know your cancer came back I didn’t know till the last minute When she said that you didn’t have long I didn’t think that Not Long was gonna be so soon and I’m sorry I hope you didn’t think I didn’t care because Soon as she told me you were sick I had a panic attack the here You were sick took my breath away I couldn’t breathe I cried for you for hours I just want you to know that I care I really do I do and when I heard that you were so sick my heart started beating so hard I lost my breath I couldn’t breathe I just couldn’t breathe thank you for those calls that kept me in the loop and kept me know what was going on thank you for always Keeping your heart and your door open for me no matter what path in life I took I miss those calls those calls you would give me to check on me I know you generally cared about my well-being thank you for letting me know that you love me thank you for always answering my calls and thank you for trying your best toTo keep me in the loop Because of you always knew what was going on with the The family And thank you for never holding my flaws and my life choices against me Thank you for praying for me I know your prayers have been one of the things that have been covering me Through my trial and tribulations I was gonna come see you after my birthday Did they find out who died on my birthday I feel so bad cause it’s likeI’m sorry I’m sorry for procrastinating i’m just going through a lot right now but yeah my life is so short please forgive me I wanted to give you a hug and a kiss before you took your last breath andbefore your cremation I just wanted to give you a hug and a kiss to tell you how much I love you that’s all I wanted to do Before you take your last breath of that i I genuinely love you And I’m so sorry I didn’t make it to you in time to say goodbye you deserved it I love you rest in heaven enjoy your new home MAMA❤️
I miss you so much already mama. Gods grace and your strength & faith in your last days are really keeping me going right now. I’m so grateful that you gave me siblings because some of us are really leaning on each other during this time. I know that you are in all the glory of the lord resting well and I know I shouldn’t want to rush life but, being transparent, I do sometimes have a desire to please the lord sooner than later so I can see you again soon mama. But hey, Gods will be done for my life.
You are my hero and I can’t thank you enough for the sacrifices you made for me and my siblings. And especially the sacrifices I saw you make for me & my siblings in your last days. I will never forget that. I see what God did mama. Although I didn’t want you to go, I see what God did. And I will forever thank God for that and whatever conversation you two had before you passed because I know it included a request to cover your children & to give us a peace that surpasses all understanding. I never thought I’d say “my mom passed away.” Ever. But I know that it’s just in the flesh and I know that I will see you again one day in heaven.
I love you and I’m going to be strong just like you beautiful. You did so good and I am beyond proud of you. I couldn’t have asked for a better mother. You truly outdid yourself. You came, you fulfilled your purpose and you went on to our father in heaven. I’m comforted everyday knowing that God greeted you with open arms and that you’re in the best place anyone could be—the full glorious presence of the lord. Thank you for introducing me and my siblings to Jesus and showing us that Jesus is the only way.
And yes, I’m going to live my life just like you told me to. I’m going to live it to the fullest in gods purpose for me. And because of you mama, I know who to turn to for help. I know who supplies and will continue to provide all of my needs. God really blessed me with a mama that amazing & strong in faith. I will never stop praising God and putting God first mama.
I love you so much and I’m so looking forward to the day when I WILL rejoice in heaven with you mama. But until then, watch me live a life of abundance, happiness, peace, love, grace, joy and in gods full purpose for my life. I love you little lady. And again, job well done mama. Job well done. ❤️
From your loving daughter Shana.
I had the privilege to care for Ms. Bowman recently. Even in the hardest times, she always so positive and upbeat. Her passing does not signify that her faith was in vain. She has received the prize she always longed for. Rest peacefully in God’s everlasting arms.