Geraldine Elizabeth Mack

GERALDINE E. MACK, daughter of the late John and Marie Jackson, was born December 19, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. She departed this life on October 1 9,2006 after a lengthy illness. Geri, as she was fondly known, was employed for over 30 years as a LPN at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. She moved to Coatesville, PA where she was employed by the VA Hospital as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor. Upon moving to Baltimore, MD she worked at City Hospital as a charge nurse in the burn unit and in plastic surgery. After her retirement she also did private duty. She also worked at Keswick Nursing Home.Geri attended Yale University for Drug & Alcohol Counseling, NATP in Birmingham, Alabama for Drug Abuse Counseling, and Essex Community College for CCU upgrades. She was married to Starling Mack, and out of this union two children were born, Robert and Gregory (deceased). Geri made numerous friends wherever she went and will sincerely missed by everyone who knew her. She was always a true friend and a devoted Mother. She was a member of the Bright Star Chapter #6 DES AFAM in Philadelphia from 1956-1973. She served as Financial Secretary for eight years.Geri was heavily involved with Elkdom for over 30 years. She joined the Chester Valley Temple #50 in Coatesville, PA in 1973. There she was on the PDR Council, State Association, Civil Liberty and the Shrine Department. She demitted to Zorah Elliott Temple #717 in 1979 under the guidance of Shirley Hawkins. She was still active in the Temple, and before her death she was the three-year Trustee. She joined the Peace & Harmony Council where she received her Past Daughter Ruler Honors. She received her Past Grand Daughters Rulers Honors through the Grand Temple Social Session in 1983 under the leadership of PGDR Julia B. Miles. In this department Geri was Business Manager for many years. She joined the PGDR Faith Circle.She was the President of the Purple Cross Nursing Unit #194, a member of the Civil Liberty Dept. #303 serving as Treasurer, Asst. Mistress of Social Session in Zorah Elliott Temple #717. She was a member of the Activity Club, a joint Dept. with the Brothers, serving as an Advisor. She was a Coordinator of the Share Program at East Baltimore Lodge #1043 for many years.While being a Daughter of Elks she wore more hats; Asst. Daughter Ruler Zorah Elliott Temple #717 1998, Tri State (MD-DC-DEL) Nurse, Commander of the Nurses Unit in MD (Vice Commander until 2000), Hostess Department, Tri State Shoe Bank Dept., Directress of Arts & Crafts Dept., Coronal of Anther Guard Marching Unit #2304 (joined 1989) Eastern Division Hostess at the Encampment.She received the Myrtle Spencer Award in 2000 and was the Daughter of the Year in 2001. She served her seats very proudly. She leaves to mourn: her son, Robert Mack; three grandsons, Robert Mack Jr., Terence Mack and Reginard Mack of Baltimore; one granddaughter, Ranee Mack; one great granddaughter, Jada of Baltimore; one niece, Theresa Shetliner of Philadelphia, PA; a great-niece, Bernette Allen of Wilmington, DEL; a great-nephew, Robert Giles of Charlotte, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Geraldine Elizabeth Mack

December 19, 1929 - October 19, 2006