of Chelsea, Michigan, age 80, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at her home. She was born January 14, 1943, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Lorraine (Camburn) Cross.Geraldine graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1965, and was a teacher for 38 years. She enjoyed the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, riding horses, gardening, and traveling. In 1989, she appeared with her husband and daughter on the David Letterman Show with a dog relay team.
On August 20, 1966, Geraldine married Gerald “Jerry” Scharphorn, and he survives. She is also survived by daughters, Colleen (Charlie) Harvey of Sanderson, Florida, and Gwen Nichay of Eddyville, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Kyle Barron, Brandon Harvey, Seth Harvey, and Sadye Harvey; three great-grandchildren; and special son, Brian Stephenson, along with other loving friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Ervin John Nichay, III; and brothers, Robert Cross and David Cross.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Pastor Mark Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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