Geraldine (Jerri) Bartini, 77, of Riesel, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 12, 2015.
Visitation: Monday, September 14, 2015, from 6-8 PM, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Graveside Service: Wortham Bend Cemetery in China Spring on Tuesday, September 15th at 12 PM with Pastor Robby Kirby officiating. A fellowship and meal will be served afterwards at New Hope Baptist Church on FM 1860 in Riesel, Texas.
Jerri was born November 12, 1937, to Grace and Sammie Goodnight. She grew up in Wortham
Bend. Jerri met and married the love of her life, Bernie Bartini while he was serving at the James
Connally Air Force Base in Waco in 1954. They moved to his hometown of Adams, MA, where they
lived and raised their three children until moving back to Waco in 1973. Jerri devoted her life almost
totally to her children and grandchildren, helping to raise them. Another love she had was singing
old-time gospel music with her sister, Wilma. They attended local singings for several years and also
visited nursing homes where they were known as “The Joy Sisters”.
Jerri was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Bartini, granddaughter, Kerri Bartini, and son,
David Bartini.
Jerri is survived by her daughter, Debbie Donaldson and husband Mark, of Waco, son, Darren Bartini of Riesel; grandchildren, Caleb Donaldson and wife, Laci, Destiny Donaldson, Whitney Bartini Walker and Kristen Bartini of Louisiana, Jacob and Hannah Bartini; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Caleb, Lilly, and Briella Donaldson, Dylan Nichole Bartini.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Wortham Bend Cemetery , 614 Oak Grove Loop; China Spring, TX 76633
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To the family of Jerri, God took another singing Angel home to be with Him. Such beautiful memories I have of her and Wilma singing at church. The joy of the Lord was all over them while they sang and in generated out to us.
Jerri is a very special lady and will surely be missed here on this earth. Prayers of comfort to all the family.
We are so sorry for your loss She was a special lady and will be missed We love you and you are in our prayers
It’s hard to lose a loved one, but there are many wonderful memories of Jerri, so those will do until we meet again in a far better place, a place with no tears, no pain, no sorrow. And once again Jerri can join up in song, see her loved ones and her LORD Jesus. What a wonderful time it will be.
Oh, Debbie, I am so sorry that I didn’t hear about Jerry until yesterday. I loved your Mom so much and so enjoyed that infectious smile! I saw her when Big Charlie passed away and she still was her same beautiful self! My heart goes out to you and yours. Beautiful video. In Christ’s love and mine.
My husband and I enjoyed many gospel singings with Wilma and Jerri. They were always such a delight and so much fun, just enhanced our lives so much. We are so blessed to have shared some joy with them. God was pleased, we’re sure!