James, Geraldine D.'s Obituary
Geraldine James passed away on August 21, 2025, in Frederick, MD. She was born on December 25, 1941, in Maryland to Aaron and Ada Hoy.
She was a devoted Baltimore Orioles fan who loved spending time with her family. She worked at Community Living, Inc., providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities, and later at the National Bureau of Standards for many years.
She is survived by her fiancé Joseph “Pete” Davis; daughter, Dinah Bell; sons, William James (“Jerry”) and Richard James; sisters, Loretta, Bernice, Brenda, Anita, and her sister-in-love Dottie; brother, Charles Hoy; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and four children, Ronald, Jackie, Cheryl, and David.
The family thanks Frederick Health and Hospice for their excellent care.
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