Geraldine "Gerry" Seiler Wylie, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away on September 18, 2024, due to complications from congestive heart failure.

Gerry was born on January 13, 1937, in Schertz, Guadalupe, Texas, to the late Arthur Ernst Seiler and Emma Alice Brotze. She grew up in Schertz, Texas, and had a joyful childhood surrounded by loving family and friends.

Gerry married the love of her life, Lawrence Lee Wylie Jr, in Schertz, Texas. She graduated from Schertz Cibolo High School and became a proud part of the Boulder Valley School District.

Gerry was an active member of the Timpson Presbyterian Church in Clayton, GA, where she found solace and community. As an Elder of the church, she faithfully represented the church across the synod. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gerry is survived by her loving son, Nick D. Wylie, and his wife, Holly; her grandchildren, Bonnie and her husband Omar Bravo; Andrew and his wife Nia; Tyler and his finance Anna Cole; and her six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Lee Wylie Jr., and her brother, Ralph Arthur Seiler.

A service to install a plaque on the memorial tablet will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 10 am, at the Timpson Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clayton, GA.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Alumni Center. Drop in from 10 am to 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Memorial Scholarship Fund at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (RGNS) in memory of Geraldine Wylie. Online contributions can be made at www.rabungap.org/giving or by check payable to RGNS and sent to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 339 Nacoochee Drive Rabun Gap, GA 30568.

Gerry will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She knew what the word "friend" really meant and encouraged everyone to pursue their dreams. She showed her love generously through gifts, as well as by listening and remembering the details of our daily lives. Her sweet laugh and joyous spirit nurtured her extended family. All who knew her will fondly remember her kindness, warmth, and love for life.