Geraldine (Gerry) Tuxson
WATTS Geraldine (Gerry) Tuxson, 86, devoted wife and mother, went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2007 after a brief illness. Gerry was born on June 19, 1921 in the Bronx, New York to Harry and Mary Shannon Tuxson. Her parents and her brothers, Edward and John, predeceased her. Gerry was a long time resident of Jacksonville. She was a talented artist and an avid gardener. She will always be remembered for her compassion, determination, and love of life. Gerry married her husband of sixty-one years on March 9, 1946, and together they had five children, She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Watts, and her children; Jeri Houpe (Ron), Marilyn Holland (Charles), Dr. Jim Watts( Dr. Donna Sherrill), Jeanne Lovell, and Robert Watts. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Laura Burrell, Robyn Nixon, Katherine (Jeremy) Bunnell, Marion Holland, Whitney, Erin, and Christian Watts, Mathew Lovell and great grandson, Shelby Houpe. The family will receive friends at George H. Hewell and Son funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, September 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7:00p.m. A funeral Mass, officiated by Father Jason Trull, will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, September 5th at 10:00a.m. Internment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. In celebration of Gerry's life and her love for painting, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, comtributions be made to the Salvation Army Senior Center Art Class, c/o Major Marge Strommer, 15 E Church Street, Jacksonville, FL. 32202. Arrangements by George H. Hewll and Son Funeral Homes, 904-355-9565. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com