To Those I Love

"To those I love who love me. When I am gone release me, let me go. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for our beautiful years. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must."

Elizabeth Gerst

Elizabeth J. Gerst of the 1300 block of Selden Ave., departed this life on May 1, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1920 in South Boston, VA to the late Willie and Joseph Jordan. She was educated in Halifax County School System. She retired as a Cafeteria Manager frim the Chesapeake School System after 30 years.

She was a memebr of First BAptist Church CAmpostell for many years, where she served on Usher Board #1, many years. She also sderved as a Missionary on the Sarah Blow Missionary Board.

She was married to Jackson C. Gerst who predecased her. Also a son, Thomas Gerst predeceased her.

She leaves to cherish her memoris her son, Jackson C. Gerst, Jr. (Jean); two gransons, Jackson, III and Terrence; one great granddaughter, Arielle, and two sisters, Clara and Ann Marie of Philadelphia, PA. (Obituary, prepared and written by: Elizabeth J. Gerst, September 20, 2010)

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Roosevelt Memorial Park, 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Friday, May 6, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

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