Geraldine Dorminey Grantham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Geraldine Dorminey Grantham, age 97 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Grantham was born June 19, 1922 to the late John Bradford Dorminey and the late Lista Vickers Dorminey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Grantham and 6 sisters: Mary Ellen Dorminey Vickers, Annie Bell "Sis" Dorminey Rhodes, Josie Dorminey Goode, Susan "Susie" Dorminey Curl, Florine Dorminey Howard and Eulane Dorminey Meeks and 5 Brothers: Ferman Dorminey, Stanton Dorminey, Chester Dorminey, Wallace Dorminey and Bertram "Bert" Dorminey. Mrs. Grantham, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She had worked at Miami Battle Creek Sanitorium with Dr. Kellogg for a number of years. She had also worked as a telephone operator in Jacksonville, FL and had worked for DFACs on the Green Thumb Program in Douglas. She was a member of St. Illa Baptist Church, where she was the pianist for many years. Mrs. Grantham had been a Sunday School Teacher, Training Union Teacher and GA's Teacher while attending St. Illa. She also had attended College Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include: 3 Children: Debra K. Smith and husband Wendell of Douglas, GA Wayne Grantham and wife Sherri of LaGrange, GA Richard Grantham and wife Vicki of Douglas, GA 1 Sister: Evelyn Solomon of Alma, GA 1 Sister-In-Law: Hazel Spivey of Douglas, GA 7 Grandchildren: Debra Lynn Hayes of Douglas, GA Nikki Huffaker and husband Brandon of Hazlehurst, GA Brad Grantham of LaGrange, GA Leslie Thompkins and husband James of LaGrange, GA Kevin Grantham and wife Mandy of Douglas, GA Lee Grantham of Douglas, GA Kade Grantham of Washington State 8 Great Grandchildren: Eli Hayes and Chloe Hayes both of Douglas, GA Marley Huffaker of Hazlehurst, GA Jackson Chafin and Saige Grantham both of LaGrange, GA Gavin Grantham, Josie Grantham and Brice Grantham all of Douglas, GA Brice was the 2018 Junior World FITASC Champion Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends The graveside service and interment will be Sunday afternoon at 4:00 P.M. at St. Illa Cemetery with family members giving eulogies. Active Pallbearers will be: Brad Grantham, Saige Grantham, Wayne Grantham, Brandon Huffaker, Jeff Meeks and Kenneth Merritt. Musical selections will be provided by Rev. Van and Angie McCall. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her Sitters, Shelia Lott and Ashyln Gray; Bethany Hospice: Taylor Carver and Robbie Carr; Adult Ladies Sunday School Class from College Avenue and St. Illa Baptist Church. Please note that due to restrictions of attendance and social distancing being placed on funeral homes by the CDC concerning the containment of COVID-19, please observe their guidelines. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Geraldine Dorminey Grantham

June 19, 1922 - May 6, 2020