Geraldine "Dine" Willett, of Rockford departed this earthly life February 13, 2025. She was born January 13, 1936 in Caruthersville, MO the daughter of Willie and Julia McCoy. Geraldine lived in Rockford since 1973 coming from Caruthersville. She married Melvin Willett, July 14, 1973, he preceded her in death. Geraldine was employed as a Kindergarten Teacher while in Caruthersville, later to become a packer by Marion Health 15 years before retiring. She was a former member of Mt. Siani Baptist Church and Mt. Goshen Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served in the choir.  Geraldine graduated from Caruthersville High School and attended College in Cape Girardeau.

Geraldine leaves to cherish many loving memories, her sons, Douglas (Laurie) Fields, Calvin (Wanda) Willett and Lynn (Amanda) Willett; two daughters Doris Craig and Brandy Fields; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Johnson and Teresa McCoy;  two brothers, Jimmy (Maurice) McCoy and  Willie McCoy; a host of nieces, nephews  cousins other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband; parents; son, Milton Fields; and daughter, Muriel Fields; sister, Sue Bovinett and brother, Phil McCoy.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.