Our family and community sadly lost a pillar on May 3, 2021 when Paulette Jones Geer age 65 passed away at her home surrounded by family from an extended battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Friday, May 7th, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at Forrest Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Larry Fuhrman officiating. Paulette was born in Birmingham, AL on July 4, 1955. She graduated Gadsden High School in 1973 and married her high school sweetheart David Geer they have had beautiful marriage of 46 years. Paulette worked at Gadsden Q104 radio station from 1973-1984, prior to opening Barefoot Darlin’s Children clothing store, which she operated for over 18 years. Many Gadsden families enjoyed shopping in her store where she always greeted them with a big smile. Paulette enjoyed life,family members and many friends. Paulette became a Master Gardner through Auburn University Extension Service and served many years in the local chapter. Paulette served on the board of the Gadsden Service Guild 4 years. Paulette was also a member of Antiquarian Society and served as President for two years. Paulette was a member of many dance clubs at the Gadsden Country Club and was in several bridge and mahjong groups where she enjoyed fun, laughter, and special time with her friends. Paulette was and active member of First Baptist Church of Gadsden and the Gerre Grant Bible Study at Meadowbrook Baptist church. Paulette’s greatest joy in life was her family. She always encouraged her daughter’s to reach for anything they wanted in life and she loved to travel with them to many different places. Paulette adored her grandchildren and was always planning there next trip to her beach condo with them. She loved watching them grow and change and she was always there for them. Her strong faith, will to live, and love for her family help sustain her during her battle with cancer. Paulette preceded in death by her parents Earlie and Mozelle Jones and in-laws George and Emma Jean Geer. Survived by her husband George David Geer, daughter’s Jacqueline Kris Geer and Jessica Geer-Hart and spouse Jason Hart. Grandchildren Emma Bethany Hart and Anna Claire and Geer Weeks. Brothers John Paul (Lynn) Jones. Randy (Debra) Jones. Sisters Dianne Jones Ashley and Remona (Vance) Roberson. Also many beloved niece’s and nephew’s. Pallbearers Tim and Jason Hart, Vance and Jack Roberson, Joshua Jones, Danny Crawford, John Vedder, Richard Mason. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MD Anderson Sarcoma-OMA Foundation. Many thanks to Amedisys Hospice Nurse Tyler Pence. MD Anderson Cancer Center Sarcoma Unit Dr. Robert Benjamin M.D. and Dr. Emily Kyung M.D. Sarcoma surgeon.
