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Obituary For Geraldine Lane
Geraldine Thorpe Lane was born to Eddie Thorpe and Bessie Thorpe Harris on January 1, 1933, in Wake County. She departed this life at home on October 5, 2023.
Geraldine received her educational training at Apex Elementary School and Berry O’Kelly. She graduated from Shaw University in 1955 and was an active member of the AKA Sorority for many many years. Geraldine taught High School in Caswell, Wake and Lenoir County. After retiring she taught at Lenoir Community College for several years.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Lane, parents, Bessie and Eddie Thorpe and stepfather, Ernie Harris, sister, Lelia Harris, Mable Burton, brothers Elmo Thorpe, Claude Thorpe, Walter Thorpe, Willie Harris, Walter Harris, Wade Harris and James Harris. She is survived by two sisters, Edna Fogg and Hazel Ball, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Visitation: 2:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, October 13, 2023, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Wake: 1:00 - 1:30 pm Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Apex, NC 27502.
Funeral will be held 1:30 pm Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2617 Mt. Zion Church Road in Apex, NC 27502.
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Linda Burton
Roberta Burton
Rest in Apex.Mrs.Geraldine and condolences to the family 🙏 George Harris
To the Thrope family I pray for your strength and comfort in the Lord may God keep you all near his heart and in his lovely arms. R.I.P BABY GIRL. FAMILY SHE IS SLEEPING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.THE READE AND THROPE FAMILY.
Sending prayers of comfort and strength for the entire Family. (Tonya Burt-Davis)
Rest in peace Auntie your safe in the arms of Jesus now.From The Family of Your Brother The Late Rev.Elmo Thorpe.And tell dad hi I know it was a grand reunion!
We remember Mrs. Lane formerly Ms. Thorpe was an excellent French teacher at Berry O'Kelly High School! She earned our respect as a serious teacher. RIP Larry and Carolyn Farrar Rogers
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
