Mrs. Geraline Howard Chastain, age 81, of Tunnel Hill went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2020.

She was born on May 16, 1938 in Chatsworth.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Chastain; sons, Billy Chastain and Darryl Chastain of Tunnel Hill; and siblings, Earl Howard and Laverne Howard of Chatsworth.

She leaves behind her sons, Terry Chastain, Larry Chastain, Wayne Chastain, Donnie Chastain, and Ronnie Chastain; many grandchildren; and siblings, Lula Howard Colter, Lester Howard, and Danny Howard.

Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, John 15:12: “Love one another as I have loved you.” She treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. She gave the meaning of the word “family.” She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Eton and loved attending services. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, daughter, sister, and friend.

The family extends special thanks to her sister, Lula Howard Colter, for the love and care that she gave her sister.

Please join her family in celebrating her life at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Jerry Davis will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm before departing for the church.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.