Geraldine Flanagan Hebert

Geraldine Flanagan Hebert, 89, of Poteau, OK went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2012. She has been a faithful Christian since her youth. Geraldine was born May 11, 1922 at Tarby near Poteau, OK. She was the daughter of the late Jim & Vera Flanagan, the wife of the late Harold S. Hebert, and a sister to the late James (Bubba) Flanagan. She is also preceded in death by son, Kenny Hebert. Geraldine finished elementary school at Tarby School and then went on to graduate from Poteau High School. While in high school, she was a player and co-captain on the girls’ basketball team and was a cheerleader. She enjoyed attending school sporting events and could be seen cheering for Poteau teams when her grandchildren were in high school and continued her support at such events until about five years ago. Geraldine spent most of her life living in Poteau. During the Great Depression, she traveled to California with her parents and brother, but returned to Poteau after a two month stay in California. After WWII, she lived briefly in Louisiana near her husband’s family and later lived in Stillwater, OK for two years while her husband completed his education at OSU (then Oklahoma A&M). Geraldine was a talented musician and loved to play the piano. As a young woman, she sang in the Polk Creek Quartet. During her adult years she played the piano for church services and other public gatherings. Her wonderful music will be missed by family and friends. Survivors include sons & daughters in law, Phil & Brenda Hebert, Priscilla Hebert, Jim Hebert; daughter, Carol Hebert St. John. Grandchildren & their spouses, Justin & Shea Hebert, Andy Hebert & fiancé Myrandi Woodall, Aaron & Leslie Hebert, Jennifer Hebert, Megan & Graham Dunn, Tracy & Jeremy Lamb, Heather & Kristian Roggendorf, Matthew & Sandy St. John, Jessica & Shawn Graff; 10 Great Grandchildren; sister in law, Norma Flanagan. Services will be 10 am, Friday, February 17, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook & Rev. Bryan Fouts officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Justin, Andy, and Aaron Hebert, Graham Dunn, Jeremy Lamb & Lyndal Stewart. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.