Geraldine Burdette Jackson, (89) of Charleston, WV, passed away April 6, 2025. She was born in Belle, WV, and graduated from DuPont High School in 1953 and the University of Charleston in 1972. She was a member of Phi Alpha Theta for history scholarship and received a Master’s Degree at the College of Graduate Studies in 1976. Known as “Deanie” and “Geri,” she was employed by the Kanawha County Board of Education and taught for 25 years at Alum Creek Elementary School.

Mrs. Jackson was a member and served six years as Regent of the Anne Bailey Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a state officer in WVDAR from 2010 to 2013.

Her husband of 35 years, George Jackson of Charleston, WV, preceded her in death. She was previously married for 19 years to Bob Hobbs of East Bank, WV. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Fay Goodwin Burdette; brothers, Francis, Okey, Harry, Allen, Howard, and Bob; and sister, Mary Huey. She is survived by sons, Dr. Robert Dean Hobbs of Charleston, WV, Joe Hobbs of Ponca City, Oklahoma and Kuparuk, Alaska, and John Hobbs (Kella) of Beckley, WV.

Grandchildren Sarah Gray of Oklahoma City, OK, Brian (Ally) and Mark Hobbs of Ponca City, OK, Stacy Byus (Kris) of Denver, NC and Thomas Hobbs (Rebecca) of Sherrills Ford, NC.

Her great-grandchildren include Adalynn, Aven, Adriel, Marvel, Carter, and Brecken Hobbs, Lucia and Fitzgerald Gray of Oklahoma, and Kenadee, Grayson and Barron Byus of North Carolina. Mrs. Jackson is also survived by numerous Burdette and Huey nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to Honor the Life of Geraldine will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Pastor Greg Blake officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am at the funeral home.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.