Geraldine Milner

Clyde, Geraldine "Gerb" Milner, age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 surrounded by her family at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Morris.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Johnnie Milner, who passed away in 2016; three sisters, Lucille Franklin, Beulah McElroy, and Wilda Putnam; and one brother, Eugene Morris.  Gerb was a teacher’s aide for 30 years in the Haywood County School System.  She began her career at Clyde Elementary, transitioned to Crabtree Elementary, and retired from Junaluska Elementary School.  She and Johnnie were faithful members of Ninevah Baptist Church, where Gerb cooked and served countless meals for families and friends.  When it was time to relax, Gerb and Johnnie enjoyed camping at Ho Hum Campground.  It was the company they enjoyed the most when camping; sitting around a campfire, going for pontoon boat rides, and sharing a meal together.

Gerb is survived by two sons, Barry Milner, and his wife, June, of Clyde; and Randy Milner and his wife, Diana, of Lake Junaluska; five grandchildren, Kristin, Amber, Drake, Joseph, and Megan; two great-grandchildren, Hugo and Henrik; and dear family friend, Karen Roof.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Ninevah Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Leslie officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to Ninevah Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 38, Waynesville, NC 28786.

The care of Mrs. Milner has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes.