Obituary as written by Mrs. Jean Lambert Geeslin

I am Jean L. Geeslin, my husband Bill has been deceased since August 2009. My precious son, David died April 15, 2019 and I have missed him so much.

There are so many people to thank. I was raised in a Christian home. My daddy (bless his heart) walked 6 miles to work every day. He was very strict but taught me the basics for a good life. My parents taught all of us from childhood the importance of tithing. I asked my parents, "What is tithing?" Daddy said, "Give God 10% of your money for everything you earn." If you have 10 cents give him 1 cent. Remember, you cannot out give God. This impressed me and I have never forgotten it. I tithe to this day. Everyone older, black or white were to be addressed as "Mr." or "Mrs.". My daddy was a good man. There were 8 children and my mother. We lived on a farm in the country. Kennel Fairley, a good black man, oversaw the farm and we were always to obey him. My job was to cook his lunch for him every day, which I did. We all loved Kennel, he was like a member of the family.

I remember in the 8th grade, three boys and I were talking, and the teacher told us to be quiet, that worked for about two minutes and then we started talking again. After school, the principal told us that since we continued talking, our punishment was to memorize the 14th chapter of St. John and recite it to him in 2 weeks. This got my attention! I learned the 14th chapter of St. John and can recite it to this day. What wonderful punishment. I don't know what happened to that principal, but God directed him to do this to us. What a legacy!

Next, I want to thank Beth Gowing of my church for her many acts of kindness. She has taken me to the doctor so many times and I know God will bless her.

I want to thank Curtis Walker for helping me anytime I called him and to thank Quoc Vuong of my church each time I called him, and I must thank Willie Lee, my neighbor who has been a blessing to me. God will reward him I know.

When I think of God, He is so good to me. He has helped me every day of my life. I have been a member of First Baptist Church Pensacola for over 50 years. They are a bunch of good people. I often think of the precious ole souls that have gone on to glory. What a legacy they left. I want to thank Lois Kearley too. She has been a telephone friend, even though she is blind. There is little left of the eight children. My parents are deceased as well as my oldest brother, plus four sisters. Soon, I will join them. I have had a good life. God has been very good to me. I want to thank Kendall Kubik for her many acts of kindness to me, taking me to the doctor, getting my prescriptions filled and bringing me home. God will reward her I know. I also know I want to thank Vivian Joiner for coming to my home and cutting my hair once a month. She is a precious soul. I am at peace – I have had a good life.

Per my wishes, no services will be held, and I will be interred with my husband at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Further obituary details by family

Jean Lambert Geeslin, 91, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Jean was born November 14, 1929 and grew up in the Lucedale, MS community. She pursued a skill in the clerical field and went to work in Mobile, AL, in the late 1940's where she met her husband, Bill. They married in 1950 and had their first child, David, in 1951 and their second child, Sharon, in 1962. Jean's husband worked for Civil Service and relocated the family to Pensacola, FL in the late 1960's.

Jean held numerous clerical positions with various companies and often held the position of executive secretary. She had a passion for volunteer work and spent a number of years volunteering with her husband at West Florida Hospital as a Sunshine Volunteer. She also utilized her clerical skills as a volunteer in pastoral care with Baptist Hospital.

After retirement, Jean became an avid walker in the "Rise & Stride" program held at Cordova Mall. She achieved a number of milestones for distances walked over the years.

Jean's passion for education led her to take a number of community education classes at what is now called Pensacola State College. She and her husband particularly enjoyed the "Death and Dying" classes offered by Willie Junior's funeral home at that time. After Jean's breast mastectomy in 1980, she was often involved with counseling other breast surgery candidates as well as Relay for Life events.

Jean was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Pensacola. She was proud of being in the group of members who had 50 plus years of membership. Jean loved her church family and missed many of her friends who preceded her in death. She was lovingly served by so many members of First Baptist even after she became a shut-in back in 2015.

Jean was known for her strong personality and unique approach to things. She has had an impact on many in her sphere of influence in various ways. She had a deep love for the Lord Jesus and a passion for the Word of God. She had a heart of generosity and often liked to help others. The effect she had upon those around her will leave an indelible mark not easily forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William "Bill" Aubrey Geeslin (age 88) and her son, William David Geeslin (age 67) along with her parents, and some of her siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Geeslin Jones (Steve); grandson, Riley Jones of the Atlanta area; step-grandson, Christian Jones (Kate and their children, Austin, Alaska and Archer) of Pensacola; daughter-in-law, Cindi Geeslin of San Antonio, TX; granddaughter, Allen Schand (Justin); great-grandsons, Ethan, Colton and Stryder Schand of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Larkin Flume (Bradley); great-granddaughters, Leighton and Merritt Flume of San Antonio, TX; brother, Doss Lambert of Lucedale, MS; brother, Billy Lambert (Jackie) of Avent, MS; brother, Bob Lambert of Bay Minette, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.

At Jean's request, no services will be held. She was interred at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola alongside her husband.

The family wishes to thank the numerous people across the Pensacola community and beyond who have untiringly served Jean Geeslin over her lifetime, especially these last number of years. You have ALL Blessed our lives immensely beyond words.

Please feel free to leave your thoughts or share stories of your experiences with Jean. She has had an impact on so many of our lives in a unique variety of ways. Blessings to you ALL!!!