Geraldine C. (Hughes) "Gerri" Flynn, 85 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021 with family at her side. Born in Shenandoah on July 20, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Zkosky) Hughes. She was a 1954 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights. Prior to her retirement, she was last employed at the Shenandoah Valley Elementary School as secretary to the principal for twenty-eight years. Earlier, she was a bookkeeper for Shen-Ann Dress Factory for twelve years. Gerri was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former Annunciation BVM Church where she was a very active volunteer for all parish functions and fundraisers. She was also a member of the Glover's Hill Athletic Club Ladies Auxiliary, Shenandoah. She was an avid Phillies and Notre Dame fan and enjoyed going to area bingos and casinos. Above all else, Gerri cherished the time spent with her family. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Gerald A. "Jerry" Flynn on March 29, 2019; three brothers, Joseph, Edward and Bernard Hughes; three sisters, Mary Mulroy, Frances Mack and Catherine M. "Kitty" Donovan; her son-in-law, Robert Klinger; and her black furry friend, her cat "Ben". Surviving are her daughter Debra Aponick Klinger of Gordon with whom she resided; two grandchildren, Sheila Quick and her husband Jason of Gordon, and Jenna Gradwell of Pottsville; seven great-grandchildren, Kaeli, Abby, Jacob, Novah, Ezra, Scarlett and Koda; one brother, James Hughes of Shenandoah Heights; one sister, Jean Dower of Ashland; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Divine Mercy Church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish, 108 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for Gerri's family, please sign the guestbook below. Visitation Divine Mercy Church Wednesday, September 29, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Mass of Christian Burial Divine Mercy Church Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment Annunciation BVM Cemetery Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Schuylkill Avenue & Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA, PA 17976