SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Geraldine “Geri” M. Mound, 76, of Town of Moreau passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.
Born on January 11, 1943, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Hazel M. (Bates) and Donald F. Prouty.
Geri attended Glens Falls High School. On April 26, 1960, she married George H. Mound, Sr. in North Carolina.
In addition to being a stay at home mom for her six children, Geri held many long term jobs throughout the years to include the Hudson Falls Central School district, Georgian Restaurant, Fitzgerald Brothers Beverages, and Entertainment Video.
Along with her husband George, Geri was a past Cub Scout Master of Pack 8 and Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 6.
She loved spending time with her family especially during the holidays. And she adored her dog Sammy.
Geri was gifted with many talents and in her early years we can remember her having multiple projects going on at once. Anything from painting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, etc. She also enjoyed going to auctions, bingo, casinos, garage sales, antiquing and traveling.
Geri was always a caregiver at heart. She was a natural about caring for those in need. She cared for her mother, mother-in-law, a family friend and her husband in their time of terminal illness.
She is predeceased by her husband of 39 years George H. Mound, Sr., her siblings Rodney, Irv, Bob Sr. and Ella.
Survivors include her six children: George (Sherri) Mound, Jr., William Mound, Sr., Michael (Karen Winne) Mound, John (Andree Mosso) Mound, Christine (Michael) Yakush, Jennifer (Glenn) Atchinson. Twenty-one grandchildren: Justin Mound, Aaron (Meagan) Mound, Hillary (Eric) Fitzgerald, Katie Mound, Bill Mound, Jr., Ashley Dunlavey, Anthony Mound, Jessica (Rocky) Casey, Kayla Mound, Tyler (Molly) and Megan Brockway, Kasey Mound, John-John Mound, Tres and Amber Johnson, Jessica (TJ) Brunell, Ryan Yakush, Lauren Yakush, Chris McGuirk, Lexi and Jamey Atchinson. She also has fifteen great-grandchildren.
Three brothers Floyd, Earl and Jim Dean and two sister-in laws Merle Mound and Ruth (Willis) Gonya and many nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2019 at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York.
A prayer will be said for Geri at 7:00 pm (following the calling hours).
The burial will be held at the Mettowee Valley Cemetery in Pawlet, VT at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests memorial donations in Geri’s name be made in care of the Grateful Heart Program, Attn: Palliative Care Program, Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
So very sorry for your loss. Peace and prayers to all of you during this difficult time🙏
Sending my condolences to the whole family. May God give you comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Thinking of you all in this sad time. I hope you can find peace and comfort together in this journey we call life. She was a wonderful person,teacher, mother as can be seen in the traits of her children.
My wife and I send our condolences to the entire Mound Family. I never had an opportunity to meet your mom but like Johnna’s comment above, it’s obvious that her caregiver heart flourishes in the kind and generous traits of her entire family. Peace to all of you.
Mike, so very sorry for yours & your family’s loss. May the Lord be with you during this very hard time.