Geraldine “Gerry” Michaeline Jeska Marshall was born on September 5, 1942, and passed away on July 24, 2022,
at the age of 79.

She passed at the Marliere Hospice House after valiantly fighting Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma and Ductile Liver
Cancer. She was originally from Pinconning, Michigan, and was a resident of Odessa, Florida since 1973.
She is survived by her children – Eric “Ric” (Georgia “Cindy”) Marshall, Timothy “Tim” (Shelia) Marshall, and Kellie
(Lynn “Tom”) Jondro. Grandchildren – Felicia Marshall, Alexandra “Allie” (Paul) Burke, Tara (Charlotte) Brown,
Rebekah “Bekah” Barragan and Alexander “Xander” Barragan. Great grandchildren – Ryker, Delilah, Connor, and
Declan. She is also survived by her sister, Lorraine “Lori” (Daniel) Galonska. She leaves behind nieces, nephews,
extended family, and friends in Michigan and Florida. She loved her foster Yorkie pup, Cali Ray.

Gerry was predeceased by her parents, Chester “Chet” and Albina “Bea” Jeska, brother Eugene “Gene” Jeska,
and ex-husband, Marvin Marshall.

She was a Registered Nurse at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida for over 25 years. She also
worked as a home-health nurse for many years. She was a hard worker and a positive role model. Before
becoming a nurse – and to put herself through nursing school – she was a lunch lady, housekeeper, victim’s
assistance advocate, and a census worker. She was stubbornly practical and practically stubborn. She was the
neighborhood Kool-Aid Mom, a kisser of boo-boos, a cheerleader at all the kids’ games, a listener, and a confidant. She
was a straight shooter and offered good advice without sugar-coating.
Gerry enjoyed nature and the simple things in life, like bird and butterfly-watching with a good cup of coffee on
her back porch. She enjoyed reading and crocheting afghans and rugs. Her home served as a respite, sanctuary,
and bed & breakfast to many. The neighborhood kids knew where to go for full-sized Butterfingers on
Halloween.

Grandma Gerry or “GiGi” was arguably her favorite title and role in life.

Gerry Marshall will live on through the innumerable lives she touched and is deeply missed by so many.

Marliere Hospice House – Chapters Health System

St. Francis Society Animal Rescue – non-profit cat & dog rescue and adoption in Tampa Bay Florida
(stfrancisrescue.org)

Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial and Benefit Foundation | Land O Lakes, FL | Cause IQ
Red Apple Adult Training Center | Contracted with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities as a Medicaid Waiver
Provider (redappleadulttc.net)

Online Donation – Habitat for Humanity International

or Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife (owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com)