Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn something. But never meant to stay.

Mrs. Geraldine Kearney, age 85, of Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

A Celebration of life will be held for Mrs. Geraldine Kearney on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services. The Elder Roy C. Alston will officiate, and burial will follow at the St. Stephens Church Cemetery.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons, Rufus Alston and Anthony Kearney; two daughters, Vanessa Harris and Patricia Wiggins; nine grandchild, Emilio Ramirez(Stehanie), Shavon Darden(Garret), Katrina Brown(Nathanael), Ariana Ulukpo(Paul), and Paul Harris; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Leomia Alston(Hardy); three sister in-laws, Esther McCarthy, Jean Kearney, and Shirely Ayers; special nieces, Keania Hargrove, Karen and Brianna Perry; special friends, Shirley Alston, Angelo Hill, Darryl Clayton, Tammy Reid, and Vivian Clayton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She may be viewed one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.