Rose Geraci Wilkey Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rose Geraci Wilkey of Midland, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rose left this world on October 31, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rose Geraci Wilkey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio Geraci and Domenica Geraci; her siblings, Ann Miksch, Mary Thele, Antonette Livergood, Catherine Lacoco, Mamie Scarpelliini, Anthony and Gus Geraci; and her husband Charles Wilkey.
She is survived by: her sister Nancy Teevans; her children, Roxane Valestin (Dave), Edward Ankebrant (Petra) and Gina Schirmer (Tony); her grandchildren, Jennifer, Kim Harner Sugar (Brent), Joshua Bailey (Kayla), Jamie Bailey Joey (Ashley), Danny McGuire and Colton Schirmer Hanover Park of Illinois; and her great grandchildren, Reed, Watson Wildman, Caden, Kayla, Emma Rose Harner, Kaydence Bailey, Avery, Bailey and Charlie Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Fisher Chapel (4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary (4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907).
