To many of her family and lifelong friends, Geraldine was affectionately known by the nickname “Fat,” a name that reflected years of love, laughter, and cherished memories. If you knew her well, you knew the special meaning behind that nickname and the smile it brought. Family meant everything to Geraldine. She loved keeping in touch with her siblings and looked forward to seeing or talking with them almost every day. The close bond they shared was something she treasured throughout her life.
Raised on a farm, Geraldine developed a strong work ethic that stayed with her for her entire life. She held many different jobs over the years and approached each one with dedication and determination. Geraldine was also proud to serve her community as the Mayor of Wister, a role she carried out with honor and commitment. One of her proudest moments came in 2023 when she had the privilege of serving as Grand Marshal of the Wister Christmas Parade alongside fellow former mayor Cissy Gee. It was a special honor that reflected the respect and appreciation her community had for her.
Geraldine’s love for her family, her hardworking spirit, and her dedication to her community will always be remembered. Whether you knew her as Granny or Fat, you knew someone with a generous heart, a playful sense of humor, and a love for the people around her. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her great grandson Lucas Marshall, her sisters Donna Fuller and Phyllis Williams, and her brothers in law Larry Meeh, Donny Shadwick, Buddy McCollum, Sam Fuller, and Eldon Williams.
Geraldine is survived by her children Amy Wadley and husband Roger of Wister, Oklahoma and Brad Knight and wife Kendra of Wister, Oklahoma, her grandchildren Tiffany Wadley of Heavener, Oklahoma, Tori Brassfield and husband Colby of Stigler, Oklahoma, Tarryn Kennell and husband Andrew of Heavener, Oklahoma, Braden Knight of Wister, Oklahoma, Kaylea Miller of Wister, Oklahoma, Jeff Wadley and wife Melanie of Sydney, Montana, Mike Wadley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Donald Counts and wife Alicia of Lexington, Oklahoma, her 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild on the way, and her siblings Cliff Morgan and wife Shelly of Wister, Oklahoma, Bud Morgan of Wister, Oklahoma, Bess Meeh of Wister, Oklahoma, Glenda Shadwick of Wister, Oklahoma, Barbara McCollum of Wister, Oklahoma, Jo Ann Meeks and husband Podie of Wister, Oklahoma, and Lana Klein of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, along with many other relatives and loved ones.
The Celebration of Life Services for Geraldine will be held 10am – Friday, July17, 2026 at Ellis Chapel Church Wister, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating and burial to follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, Oklahoma. The Family of Geraldine Duncan will greet friends from 5pm – 7pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. Casket bearers will be Bill Meeh, John Meeh, Clayton Morgan, Ricky Meeks, Ronnie Meeks, Dustin Vaughn, Colby Brassfield, and Andrew Kennell. Honorary Casket bearers will be Bruce Williams, Arlie Williams, Steve Fuller, Steve Kirtley, and Blake Fuller.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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