Geraldine "Geral" Jacqulyn Kinloch Bess was born in Huger, SC on January 29, 1956 to Harris and Dorothy L. Kinloch. A few years into her life, Geraldine and two of her younger siblings moved to Harlem, New York, to join their parents, and eventually the family grew to ninetwo hard-working parents and seven children who learned from their parents how to love one another. Geraldine grew up in a family of generosity, kindness, and unity. The best decision of Geraldine's life was made in 1973 when she dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized that dedication by water baptism. She faithfully served for years, and in 1982, married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Bobby Bess. Together, the two spent many hours teaching others about their God Jehovah and about the wonderful prospect of life without end in Paradise. Geraldine loved to travel and made friends everywhere she went. She was especially close to her cousins, and always checked in on family. She loved to laugh; she often called her siblings just to recall a funny story. Geraldine readily gave of herself and opened her home to others in the spirit of generosity that she learned from her parents. If someone needed and Geraldine had, she gave. She also had a sharp mind, a good business head, and supported Bobby in all of his endeavors. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bobby Bess; her parents, Harris and Dorothy Kinloch of South Carolina; her siblings: Dorothy M. Kinloch of Maryland, Harris Kinloch, Jr. of New York, Rhonella McClellan of Texas, Joyce (William) Montalvo of Pennsylvania, Leon (Jacqueline) Kinloch and Marvena N. Kinloch of Texas. She is also survived by her aunts and uncle: Earnestine Washington of South Carolina, Jane Perry of New York, Moses and Verian Ladson of South Carolina; nephews, Justin and Jeremy Montalvo of Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Edward (Maryann) Bess; sisters-in-law, Ethel Bess (Troy) Richardson and Adell (Richard) Dickerson all of South Carolina; and a host of other relatives and friends who loved her dearly. We will miss Geraldine, but we will see her again.