Geraldine Minks, 48 formerly of Cairo and Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 23, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Va. She was born Jan. 16, 1964 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of Ethel J. Richmond Minks of St. Marys, W.Va. and the late Gerald J. Minks. She was a 1982 graduate of Harrisville High School and was a Methodist by faith. She enjoyed music, crocheting, quilting, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed her time at Market Manor while in Parkersburg.She is survived by a daughter, Brandy Hamlet (Curtis) of Appomattox, Va.; sister, Deborah Minks of Harrisville, W.Va.; brother, Joseph Minks of Manchester, N.H.; four grandchildren, Alexis Hamlet, Ashley Minks, Claudia Hamlet, and Waylon Hamlet; niece, Tabitha Minks (Jay)of Harrisville, W.Va.; nephew, Samuel Smarr of Petroleum, W.Va.; a special cousin, Tony Minks of N.C.; and a special friend, Amos “Junior” Rollins of Cairo, W.Va. In addition to her father Geraldine was preceded in death by her finacee', Michael Poe. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home 400 Green St. Parkersburg, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Terry Cemetery at Nutter Farm, W.Va. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses.