Geraldine "Jeri" Teal, age 80 of Eldon, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Hannibal on September 28, 1939, daughter of the late Everett Leo and Martha Mae (Jolly) Dane. On February 13, 1960, at Aurora Springs Baptist Church in Eldon, Geraldine married Edward Dee Teal, who preceded her in death on May 30, 2019.

Geraldine graduated from Eldon R-I. She was very active in church and served along her husband, Edward, as he pastored for nearly 40 years in several Southern Baptist churches in Phelps, Miller, Osage, and Gasconade Counties including Sandy Hook, Blue Springs, North Shore, St. Elizabeth, Liberty, Solid Rock, and Pilot Knob. She loved teaching children's ministry in her churches and devoted her life to her faith and family. Geraldine was a faithful member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church.

Geraldine was a wonderful cook with a talent for sewing and crafts and enjoyed gardening and tending to her house plants.

She is survived by four children, Debora "Deb" Kessler (Mark) of Ulman, Joan Mitchell (Gary) of Camdenton, Pamela "Pam" Burris (Tim) of Eldon, and John Teal (Darice) of Owensville; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Parkhurst of Eldon; three brothers, David Dane (Joy) of Eldon, Don Dane (Debbie) of Greenwood, and Louis Dane (Kay) of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, Edward, she was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Derrick Burris and Amanda Stokes and one sister, Edith Dane Gill.

A private graveside service will be held at Dooley Cemetery in Eldon.

Due to the current pandemic a public celebration of life to honor Geraldine will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Aurora Springs Baptist Church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com .