Jerry Lou Langston

Jerry Lou Langston June 24, 1931 - August 21, 2014 Jerry Lou Langston of Antioch California, died peacefully on August 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years, Ollen C. (Tod) Langston; parents Wallace & Mary Geiger; sisters JoAnn (Geiger) Yonker & Odessa Geiger; niece Cherie Yonker. Loving mother of Ollen Bruce Langston, Lisa Ann (Langston) Ferris & Paul Addis Langston; dear mother-in-law to Deborah Langston, John Ferris, & Miriam Langston; and proud grandmother to Kathryn Michelle (Langston) Mitchell, Jessica Langston, Andrea Langston, Vanessa (Langston) Breen, Alexandra Langston and Paul Langston, Jr. (Semper Fi, grandson!). Beloved "Mom" to her cat, Charlie and dog, Buster. She was the cornerstone of our family and was known for her quick wit and tenacious spirit. Wife to a Naval Officer, she called many places home, the most notable being Honolulu, HI; Oakland, Danville, San Andreas and Cathedral City, CA; North Platte, NE & Yerington, NV. We extend our thanks to her friends and caregivers at The Commons at Dallas Ranch in Antioch where she happily spent her final days. Jerry was born in Lincoln Nebraska on June 24, 1931and raised in Banning California. She and Tod returned to Nebraska in 1992 where they were active in their community and with the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in North Platte for 10 years. She was Daughter of the American Revolution. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting, quilting and was an avid reader and gardener. She was employed in the banking profession for 35 years. A service will be held at St. Georges Episcopal Church in Antioch on Sunday, September 7th at 4:00 pm and she will be joined with her husband at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, 'Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association, Susan G. Koman for the Cure, or Celiac Disease Foundation. Memorial Service Sunday, September 7, 2014 04:00 pm St. George Episcopal Church 301 E 13th Street Antioch CA 94509