Geraldine "Jerry" Mae Banfield

Geraldine “Jerry” Mae Banfield, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1926 in Highlandtown, OH, a daughter of the late George and Beulah Smith Boals, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Banfield, Jr. on January 28, 2007, sons Rick and Mark Banfield, twin brother George Boals, Jr. and sister Donna Adams. A Protestant by faith, Jerry was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She was an amazing wife and mother, an incredibly devoted grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. In her younger years, Jerry enjoyed camping at Austin Lake, playing numerous card games, and tending to her lawn and gardens. She was most happy and complete when her family was crowded around her dinner table, or when she was cheering on her grandchildren at one of their many athletic games or activities. She is survived by her grandchildren Amanda (Clint) Waronsky, Alissa (John) Brun, Todd (Kelli) Banfield, Michelle Banfield and Kristen (Nate) Stauffer; great-grandchildren Christian, Mya, Alessia, Gianna, Ty, Levi, Corbin and Sidney; daughters-in-law Rhonda Banfield and Barb Banfield. Jerry is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2 PM until the 4 PM memorial service at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Pastor Carol McKay will officiate. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville, OH. Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry’s memory to Martha Manor at 408 North Fifth St., Steubenville, OH. 43952. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.