Geraldine Benton Roberts

Geraldine Benton Perkins Roberts was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on the 15^th day of August in the year 1920. She went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2024, having lived 103 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Jerry, as she was always known, was a faithful member of the Lord’s body for 90 years and was a member of the Memorial church of Christ in Port Arthur. 

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Love Chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. 

Jerry was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Floyd Roberts; her grandson Rick Edwards; her parents Walton Perkins and Eula Savant Perkins; her brothers Walton Perkins Jr., Jimmy Perkins, and Joe Perkins.

Jerry is survived by her daughter Beverly Edwards and husband Ray of Groves, Tx; Granddaughters Tammy Edwards of Groves, TX; Wendy Holt and husband David of Lindale, TX; Great-grandchildren Leanne Reames and husband Dylan of St. Francisville, LA; Kaitlyn Bleakley of Groves, TX; Hannah Barnes and husband Beau of Conway, AR; Jadyn Holt of Lindale, TX; Lake Edwards and Ridge Edwards of Pt. Neches, TX; Great-great-grandchildren Haley Reames and Levi Reames of St. Francisville, LA; A number of nieces and nephews and many brethren and friends. A special thank you to Compassion Hospice workers Diana, Kim, Jessica, Lauren, Holly, and Javier;