Geraldine Ruth Gettys Kotch

On March 5, 2024, Geraldine R. Kotch, age 89, went home to be with the Lord.  After a long hospice stay, she passed away at The Overlook in Toccoa, GA.

 

Geraldine was the daughter of the late Jack and Rosa Gettys.  She was preceded in death by her only brother Joe Gettys, by her first husband James Hornick, and her beloved husband Michael Kotch.  She was also preceded in death by her first-born grandson Brian Hornick and her three sons, Dennis Hornick, Stephen Hornick, Timothy Hornick and a great grandson Hudson Ayers.

 

Geraldine was born in Stephens County where she lived her life as a mother of five children and a homemaker.  Later in life she was employed by Milliken and retired.  She leaves behind two daughters, Barbara Gelvin and Peggy Ayers (Earl).

 

She was a proud grandmother to Jeff Hornick (Emily), Sherry Rae (Todd), Alex Hallford (Linh), Evan Hallford (Carolyn), Erin Reid (Colin), Haley McCurry (Tony), Zachary Ayers (Lindsay), Brooke and Amber Hornick.

 

She was a great grandmother to Andrew, Austin, Emma, Owen, Nick, Grant, Chloe, Lily, Emma and Blake.

 

Geraldine enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Her main hobby was gardening and growing beautiful flowers.

 

The family would like to give a special thank you to The Overlook in Toccoa and Traditions Hospice for loving mom and taking such good care of her needs.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of her by giving to the St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund, 231 Rothell Road EXT, Toccoa, GA  30577.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Toccoa on Monday, March 11,2024 at two o’clock.  The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 pm until the service hour.

 

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

 

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Geraldine Ruth Gettys Kotch.