Jeanell Geiger

Jeanell Langston Geiger, born December 15, 1928, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2020. She was 91. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Elis B. Geiger; her parents, Hattie Weatherford Langston and Volney Beckner Langston; her brothers, Carlos C. Langston, Sr. and James V. Langston; sister, Clydel Langston Burford; and nephew, Clyde Burford.
Jeanell is survived by her daughter, Judieth (Judy) Geiger Prat, and grandson, William (Billy) E. Prat, III. She is also survived by two nieces, eight nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Jeanell graduated from Sophie B. Wright High School and Soule Business College. She was employed by First Baptist Church of New Orleans as Financial Secretary and then Meyer Brothers Wholesale Drug Company and retired after 30 years. Jeanell was a founding and charter member of Faith Baptist Church of New Orleans. As a young girl she was very active in all facets of the Church and worked with young girls as a leader of Sunbeams. She was active in the BALL Club, Adults on Mission, Bible Study, and was the narrator for special music programs.
   The family wishes to thank Stephanie, Nicole, Martha, Annette, the on-call nurses, Chaplain Stephen, and staff of Passages Hospice for the care given to Jeanell and her family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lagniappe Ministries, P. O. Box 358, Holden, LA 70744 or Global Maritime Ministries, P. O. Box 750787, New Orleans, LA 70175-0787.
Please note that due to the current state restrictions, masks are required and visitation is limited to 50 people. Visitation will take place at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

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