­­­­­­­­­­­­Geraldine (Massingale) Criswell was born February 22, 1947, and departed this life Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. She was the daughter of the late Will Massingale and Jenny (Morris) Massingale.

She is survived by her Son: Junior Criswell (Sandy); Daughters: Barbara Criswell and Lisa Branscum (Michael); Grandchildren: Eric Wayne Branscum, Ryan Michael Branscum, Kaila New, Tasha Hicks, Shawn Lester and Dakota Burnette; Great Grandchildren: Jonathon, Braylee, Brayden, Skylar, Taegan, Dentyn and Maddix Branscum, Aubree and Landyn New, Camdon Hicks, Matthew Rose, Charlee Lester, Fenix and Atreus Burnette. Along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents Will and Jenny, she was preceded in death by her husband; Jarvis Earl Criswell; brothers; Lester, Jackie, Jimmy, Billy Kay, Woody and Murl Massingale; and 3 sisters; Rith Troxell, Mary Irene Parker and Lovella Doss.

Geraldine was a hard worker. She loved Elvis Presley and his gospel music. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 5 PM – 8 PM in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11 AM at the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Hickey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements