Geraldine (Mitchell) Bolen Gillenwater

Geraldine Bolen Gillenwater, age 79, of Kendallville, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Mrs. Bolen Gillenwater was born in Warrior Mine, Virginia on July 20, 1940 to the late Howard and Effie (Prater) Mitchell.  She married Bernis Bolen on June 26, 1957 in Lebanon, Virginia and he preceded her in death June 10, 1998.  Later she married Galen Gillenwater on August 15, 2000 and he preceded her in death March 21, 2010.  Geraldine loved cooking, shopping and spending time with her family.  

Survivors include:
Daughter, Sue and Jay Griffith of Fort Wayne.
Son, Kenneth and Judy Bolen of Columbia City.
Son, Bob and Kelly Bolen of Kendallville.
Son, Roger and Kim Bolen of Kendallville.
Son, Tim and Lori Bolen of Kendallville.
16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Jasper Mitchell.

A gathering with appropriate physical distancing will be held at the graveside on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Lake View Cemetery with a funeral service at 2:30 PM. 

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