Geraldine Rejcek Neslony

Geraldine (Rejcek) Neslony, age 64, of Edmond, Oklahoma, a Wife, Mother and Grandmother "Grandmama", passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2011 at her residence after a courageous five year battle with brain cancer. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, Texas with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Geraldine was born August 9, 1947 in Penelope, the youngest of nine children to Valentine and Christine (Makovy) Rejcek. She attended schools in Penelope. On June 29, 1968 she was united in marriage to James J. Neslony in Penelope. She worked in the mortgage and insurance industry until the births of her two sons, when she became a full-time stay at home Mother. Since 2002, Geraldine was the co-owner of HVAC Plus in Oklahoma City. She enjoyed photography and volunteered taking school pictures where her sons attended, for student year books. She also enjoyed baking and was an experienced home canner. She shared her delicious pies and canned preserves with many of her relatives and friends. Geraldine was active and President of the Wood County Aggie Mom's Club and participated in many of her sons Texas A&M University functions. She has a zest for life and loved being near her family and friends. She was a dedicated and faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond. She will be remembered by many people for her gracious attitude, jovial laugh, sparkling eyes and her beautiful smile. She will be missed by many and is now welcomed home by God to live in eternity. Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, George Rejcek, Albert Rejcek, and Edmund Rejcek. Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years, James J. Neslony; two sons, Jason P. Neslony and wife Jennifer and Jonathan E. Neslony; a grandson, Jordan M. Neslony; a brother, Lawrence Rejcek; four sisters, Lucille Kubala, Wilma Kallus, Josephine Cervenka, and Bernice Gerik; her parents-in-law, Joe and Dorothy Neslony; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Michael Kubala, Stephen Kallus, Darrel Cervenka, Timothy Gerik, Albert Rejcek Jr., Shawn Rejcek, Aaron Neslony and Christopher Jordan. Honorary pallbearers are all of Geraldine's nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Brian Tumor Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, phone (800)525-5841, website www.mdanderson.org/gifts/. The family would like to give special thanks to MD Anderson Brain and Spine Center, acknowledging Dr. John DeGroot and also a thank you to Autumn Bridge Hospice, recognizing Emily Vorderlandwehr, RN for all their work and support.