Geraldine H. Lankford,84, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at her daughters home on August 21, 2012.

Geraldine was born in Prince Frederick, MD on September 29, 1927 to Allen H. Hutchins and Carrie Wood Hutchins, of Prince Frederick.
In addition to her parents Geraldine was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Bernard Leon Lankford (Jim). She is survived by her daughter Janice Lankford Bowen and husband Ted, Grandson Chris S. Bowen and wife Michelle, Great Grandchildren C.J. and Savannah Bowen. Sisters Eloise H. Sapp and Phyllis H Combs of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Geraldine attended Prince Frederick Elementary, Calvert High School and Baltimore Business College. Geraldine was employed as a bookkeeper for Prince Frederick Department Store for many years. She loved reading, camping and shopping at flea markets.

Geraldine was a very loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was a generous, kind and loving person. She was beloved by her family and will truly be missed.

The family will receive relatives and friends on August 27, 2012 from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Internment will take place in Asbury Cemetery, located in Barstow, MD.

Donations can be made to Calvert Hospice PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick MD 20678.