Geraldine Bell Gilkey age 89 of Havana passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 30, 1927 in Danville Arkansas to the late Leslie & Ocie Blaylock Bell. She was the owner and operator (with her husband) of Gilkeys Service Station for over 35 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Loyd Ray Gilkey; parents; grandsons, Justin Mitchell Gilkey and Jarred Leslie Gilkey; daughter-in-law, Judy Gilkey.

Survivors include her sons, Jerry & Betty Gilkey of Fort Smith; Jimmy Gilkey of Havana; grandchildren, Russell & Tracy Gilkey of Havana;

Wade & Kellie Gilkey of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren, Courtney Gilkey of Russellville; Clayton and Kevin Felkins of London;

Kaitlyn, Avery and Conner Gilkey of Fort Smith; brother & sister-in-law, L.W. & Zelta Bell of Danville; several nieces & nephews.

Graveside service will be 10 am Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Garner officiating.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle