Geraldine King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On August 11, 1947, Geraldine Winnifred King, affectionately known as “Geri”, was the first-born child to Lester and Lurline Elvy. As a child, she grew up in the Village of Elmsford, NY, and the family eventually settled in Bronx County, NY. Upon graduating from Evander Childs High School, in 1966, she began to pursue her life-long passion for nursing by attending Bronx County Community College obtaining her Associate Degree in 1970. During a short marriage, she gave birth to two children, both the loves of her life Tanya and Orondé. Geraldine’s quest for knowledge then continued to Pace University, where she achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1980. She finished with a Master’s Degree in Community Health and Health Administration from Long Island University in 1990. Geri worked at Wexler Einstein Medical Center, formerly known as Albert Einstein Hospital, in the Intensive Care Unit for 11 years (1970–1981). Geri also worked at Sound Shore Hospital, formerly known as New Rochelle Hospital, as the Head Nurse of the Cardiac Care Unit from (1981–1983). She ended her career at Westchester Medical Center, where she worked for 24 years retiring in 2007. Geri was a member of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). She was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the NBNA for three years and was the founder and past president of the Westchester County chapter. Geri was also a member of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). She served on the Legislative and Political Action Committees and at the District level of NYSNA Program Committee Chair and Treasurer. As a part of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, she was the past president for four years (2 terms). Geri was also a Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) member serving on the Board of Directors and Treasurer. She was also a member of the Black Democrats of Westchester. Geri also worked on the political campaign for the Hon. Eddie Mae Barnes, where she served as her treasurer. Geri received many awards from STSI, WBNA, and NYSNA. She was awarded the Key to the City of Mount Vernon, NY, and had a proclamation dedicated for Geraldine King Day, September 24, in Mount Vernon. Geri is survived by her two children Tanya and Orondé, four grandchildren Brittany, Damon, Darian, and Jordan, one great-granddaughter, Andréa. Also, her son-in-law Harold and daughter-in-law Ammie. Plus, a nephew, two nieces, a brother-in-law, as well as a host of family and friends in the United States and across the Caribbean.

Geraldine King

August 11, 1947 - April 11, 2021