Geraldine M. Rosenbaum Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Geraldine M. Rosenbaum, 86 of Harrisonburg, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Tennessee on May 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Thomas Martin and Frances” Fannie” Martin Phillips. Geraldine was strong in her faith. She was often a spiritual inspiration to all she met. She enjoyed reading her bible and socializing. Geraldine never met a stranger, and when she would meet you, you’d instantly become a member of her family. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Rosenbaum; a brother, William Martin; two sisters, Arlene Shumate and Laura Umbarger Southers. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Simmons and husband, Raymond of Harrisonburg, Virginia and Rena Myrtle and husband, William of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; three grandchildren, Teresa Johnson of McGaheysville, Virginia, Anthony Myrtle and wife, Lori of Staunton, Virginia, and Katie Lipscomb and husband, Joshua of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; five great great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Phillips and wife Doris of Damascus, Virginia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes in Waynesboro, Virginia. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2015 at Garrett Funeral Home, 203 North Shady Avenue, Damascus, Virginia 24236 with an hour visitation prior to service. Burial will follow after service at Sunset Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com or at www.garrettfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine M. Rosenbaum

May 23, 1928 - December 27, 2014