Geraldine Lanning passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Haven Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1954, in Batesville, to Elby Davidson and Mary Jane Barrett Davidson. Geraldine lived in Green Cove Springs, Florida, formerly of Brookville.

Geraldine was united in marriage to Mike Lanning on January 30, 1971 at St. Michael Church in Brookville.

Geraldine loved spending time with her family. She loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed reading, baking, knitting, and playing games and cards. She was an active member of New Point Baptist Church. 

Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents, Elby Davidson and Mary Jane Davidson, her sister Shirley Houston, and her brother McArthur Davidson. Brother-in-laws Pearl Houston, Ken Caudill and Roy Griffin. And a nephew David Griffin.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Mike Lanning. She is also survived by her daughter Christy (Chuck) Caudill of Orange Park, Florida, and her son Mike (Jill) Lanning of Florence, Kentucky. She also leaves behind her three grandchildren; MaKayla Caudill, Chad (Natalie) Caudill, and Drew Lanning. 

Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m.until 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville. 

Troy Caudill will officiate the funeral services at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Lanning family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

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