Margaret Gerldean Tarpley Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Margaret Gerldean Tarpley

Margaret Gerldean Tarpley, 70, of Bethel Ln., Martinsville, VA, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Sovah Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born February 11, 1950 in Virginia to the late Walter and Myrtle Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Tarpley, daughter, Jessica T. Moussa, and three sisters, Shirley Brimmer, Ollie Carter, and Linda Cooke; and four brothers, Benjamin Martin, John Henry Martin, Sherman Martin and Walter Martin, Jr.

Gerldean was a faithful member of Abundant Life Ministries and she attended other churches faithfully. She retired from Sara Lee Knitting after many years of service.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Stephanie F. Tarpley of Martinsville, VA; four grandchildren, Jasmine Waller of Axton, VA; Alexsis Hairston of Ridgeway, VA; Joshe Waller and Joshua Tarpley both of Martinsville, VA; three great grandchildren, Josiah and Justice Thomas both of Ridgeway, VA; and Amari Wilson of Axton, VA; two sisters, Myrtle J. Price and Una Martin both of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Leon and Roger Martin both of Martinsville, VA; and Curtis Martin of Woodbridge, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at The C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Rev. Rufus Millner, Eulogist and Elder Alan Preston, Presiding. A public viewing will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at The C. R. V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home between 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with the CDC guidelines and all other times, at the home of her daughter, Stephanie F. Tarpley, 1202 Bethel Lane, Apt.6. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.

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First, Gerldean was a women who knew the Lord and she showed it every day. She was humble, loving and kind, but also she was my friend. I will truly miss her. Irma Giles

To Stephanie and the family, do know that God is able to see you through this most difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I will miss seeing Sister Gerldean at Abundant Life, but she is in God's care. Sincerely. Mr. Gerald Millner

To Stephanie and family, may the memories of your mom be a comfort to you all as you reflect on the love she shared with you. May your hearts be comforted by God's loving kindness and mercy. With our deepest sympathy. The Townsend Family

Love and prayers to the family keeping you all in prayer

A very sweet cousin. Condolences and prayers are with you all. Gale Clarke

Mrs.Geraldean was a beautiful lady inside and out. Her spirit was always happy. She came to see me Sunday, we had a great chat.Couldnt believe it when I got the news.To the family you are in my prayers.

Geraldine was a beautiful person inside and out, she will be greatly missed, prayers to the entire family...Tyroshia Martin

We're so sorry to hear about the home coming of Geraldine. She was so sweet and thoughtful. Our prayers are with you all. God bless, Cille, Ann, Skipper and Chauncey

I am so deeply saddened to hear about this. Mrs. Tarpley was one of the sweetest souls ever to walk this earth. My prayers are with all of the family. So many memories with this family when I worked with Jessica. May peace be with all of you Stephanie.