Mrs. Geraldine Bolar was born in Gosport, Alabama. She was a resident of Daphne, Alabama for many years. She joined the St. Adorka African Universal Church, Inc. in Daphne, Alabama where she worked on the Usher Board and sang in the Choir. She moved to Akron, Ohio in 1967. Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church became her final church home for over 50 years, During that time, Geraldine worked on the Usher Board and later became the President of the Missionary Society and participated in most of the programs and events of the church. Geraldine was hard to beat and won the contest for bringing the most guests to ‘Friends and Family day.’ When she was unable to attend church regularly, she would minister to others on the church sick and shut in list by making phone calls and sending cards. Geraldine remained a faithful member until the Lord called her home.

She was born to the late Maggie and Joe Banks. She was preceded in death by brothers Joe Lewis Banks, George Banks and Robert Banks.

Geraldine met and married the love of her life and childhood sweetheart, James Bolar. To that union came four children: Jane (James) Gunn, Ronnie Bolar, Iris (Arthur) Johnson, James (Elizabeth) Bolar Jr, all of whom she leaves to cherish her memory.

Geraldine also leaves seven Grandchildren: Jessie (Latedra) Dixon Jr., Courtney Dixon, Ronnie (Cassandra) Bolar Jr., Erica Bolar, Jamion Johnson, Juston Johnson, Malcom Hamilton, Kay’la Bolar and Jada Bolar. Great-Grandchildren: Janeisha Dixon, Jestice Dixon, Jessie Dixon III, Jessie Dixon IV, Jestiny Dixon, Jessica Dixon, Precious Boykins, Genard Smith, Jeremiah Bolar, Joy Bolar and Madisyn Hamilton. Great-Great Grandchildren: Labrandon McCants, Ivy Hodges, Valen Lindsey and Persephanie Crenshaw. Nephews Gregory Banks, Danny Maye and Jolewis Banks. Nieces Nakia, Keisha, and Krisha Banks. Devoted cousin Rosie Dailey, Devoted nephew George Banks Jr., Devoted Sister-in-Laws Gloria Banks, Barbara Bolar, Vashti Johnson, Iola Herring, Christine Wells and Cellestine Valrie. A host of stepchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and a loving church family.