Geraldine "Jeri" Horaitis, 78, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away June 2, 2014. She is survived by her beloved husband, George of 56 years, loving daughter Gloria (Paul) Stuart, brother Thomas Nikell, and grandson Greg Stuart. Geraldine was a woman of many talents. Born and raised in Chicago, Jeri was a self-taught pianist and guitarist. After winning a television talent show at 16, she traveled as a professional singer, performing at venues including Madison Square Garden, using her professional name, "Cherokee Jeri." After leaving the stage, but always an entrepreneur, Jeri met George "Yorgo" who had moved from the Peloponnese area of Greece, while she was running her first business in downtown Chicago.

Through the years, Jeri kept herself and her family very busy, starting several additional businesses. The family eventually moved to Florida in 1979.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 6, 2014, 12pm Noon at St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, Boca Raton, FL, with entombment following at the Boca Raton Mausoleum, Boca Raton, FL. Donations may be made in memory of Geralding Horaitis to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue, 3100/3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. 561-686-3663 or Henderson Behavioral Health www.hendersonbh.org

Professional Arrangements by
Gary Panoch Funeral Home and Cremations of Boca Raton
6140 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-997-8580
www.gpanochfunerals.com