Geraldine Kinney

Geraldine Wallace Kinney went Home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 16,2023. Geraldine, widow of Clarence L Kinney, is survived by her son Clarence L Kinney, Jr and his wife Lisa Jones, her son Troy W Kinney and his wife Zoe Ann Kinney, and her grand children Matthew T. Kinney, Lena Kinney, Micah Kinney, and Weston Kinney. Geraldine was born 11/27/1929 in Longacre, West Virgina to Staunton Wallace and Lorraine James. Geraldine’s early education was in the Fayette County, West Virgina school system and she graduated from West Virgina State University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a minor in History and Social Studies. She also earned her Certificate in Elementary Education from Temple University as well as Certification in Early Childhood Education from Delaware County Community College. Geraldine was initiated into the Iota Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at West Virigina State College on May 12, 1949. She held numerous Leadership positions within the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority over the years including Basileus 1967-1969 and 1983-1987, and was a Life Member, was awarded Golden Life Member as well as Distinguished Soror on April 11,2014. Geraldine taught Art at Barrett Jr, High and taught early childhood education in various elementary schools in the Philadelphia School District. She was a long-time teacher at the Get Start Pre-school Program in Philadelphia for over 10 years. Geraldine was the Assistant Director at the Ethel Mason Child Development Center in Media, PA starting in 1974. Her passion and devotion to the children and staff at Ethel Mason was unparalleled and she “was the glue the held the Center together throughout the years”. Geraldine and her husband Clarence were married for 70 years. They raised their two sons in Glen Mills, PA and enjoyed socializing with their friends and family and participating in Sorority and Fraternity functions throughout the years. Geraldine was a devoted member of her church, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Chichester/Twin Oaks, PA. Over the years Geraldine held the Secretary position for several Ministries within the Church, including the Trustees and library, and she was active in many other Ministry Programs important to the Church. She enjoyed creating art throughout the years until her most recent project of designing, drawing, and coloring magnets to give to church members at the upcoming Founders Day Event. Geraldine loved listening to Jazz and Gospel music as well as watching the Eagles games. She and Clarence would not miss the New Year’s Eve Toast and viewing the Philadelphia Mummers Parade every New Years Day. Geraldine looked forward to hosting Thanksgiving dinners for her family and was so happy to be able to be part of her grandchildren’s lives and see them grow up to successful adults. Everyone who met Geraldine admired her passion, strength, and giving nature. She touched so many lives throughout her 93 years and is missed.

Geraldine Kinney

November 27, 1929 - October 16, 2023