Geralene McGowan, was born on December 27, 1934 in Akron, OH to Henry and Florence Matthews. She answered the call to return to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the blessed age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and attended Akron Public Schools. She was a graduate of a local

beauty school in Akron and was employed by various companies last working for Euclid Garment Factory of Kent, OH.  Preceded in death by her parents and many sibling she leaves To celebrate her life and carry on her legacy, daughters, Malynda Riles of Las Vegas, NV and Cynthia Young of Atlanta, GA; son, Darryle McGowan of Copley, OH; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.