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Gerhilde “Gertie” S. Nearey


Tampa Florida – Gerhilde S. Nearey passed away  Sunday May 16, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida.  She succumbed following  a brief illness.

She was born in Germany, on May 13, 1954 to the late Lothar and Sylvia Prehna. Gerhilde was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Nearey, who was the love of her life.

Gerhilde graduated from Stamford Central High School in 1973. Those that were acquainted with her knew her as a kind, generous and fun loving person.

She is survived by her brothers Horst (Irene) Prehna, of Howe Caves, New York;  Gerd (Donna) Prehna of Stamford, New York;  William  (Brenda) Prehna of Nichols, South Carolina; and sisters

Monika Morrell of Nichols, South Carolina; and  Angelika Prehna of Chickamunga, Georgia;  many nieces, nephews and thousands of friends!

The cremains of Ray and Gert Nearey will be escorted to Florida National Cemetery on June 25th at 11:30am from American Legion Post 152 by American Legion Riders, Family and Friends.

There will be a Military Ceremony for Raymond and a short Service for Gerhilde at 1:00pm.

A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 pm back at American Legion Post 152 (11211 Sheldon Rd Tampa, Florida)

 

                                                                                               A limb has fallen from the

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                                                                                                            that says

                                                                                                 Grieve not for me,

                                                                                            Remember the best times,

                                                                                                 The Laughter, the song

                                                                                      The good life I lived while I was strong.

 

 

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