Geraldine Sloan Killian
Geraldine “Jerry” S. Killian, of Greenville, was born at home on Weston Street in Fountain Inn on December 1, 1930, and died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was the widow of Ware Lafayette Killian, Jr.
Mrs. Killian was a daughter of the late T. David & Evelyn Cox Sloan and was a graduate of Winthrop University.
Jerry was a homemaker, but she did enjoy working at Carolina Furniture & Interiors for a number of years. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Fountain Inn and volunteered at Hillcrest Hospital. Her hobbies were bridge, reading, and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Steve (Nancy) Killian, Julie (Berry) Garrett, and Caroline (Dan) Gold; eight grandchildren, Manning (Courtney) Garrett, Margaret Garrett, Sloan (Christina) Garrett, Jane Killian, Carol Killian, James (Jess) Killian, Ben (Elizabeth) Gold, and David Gold; five great-grandchildren, Waverly, Cora, Mary Oliver, and Willa Garrett and Walker Killian; and one sister, Mary (Charles) Buice.
Mrs. Killian was preceded in death by two brothers, David Sloan and Bobby Sloan.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at the Kauhale Pettigru Assisted Living facility in Greenville for the tremendous care and love they provided Mrs. Killian and towards her family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Cannon Byrd Funeral Home – Fountain Inn, 1150 N. Main St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.
The graveside service will be private for the family in Cannon Byrd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Greenville County Animal Care, 328 Furman Hall Rd., Greenville, SC 29609.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time..: Prayers for healing; peace and comfort🙏🏻🫶🙏🏻
Steve, Julie, Caroline and your extended family, may you feel Jesus carrying you through your grief process. Mrs. Killian taught me at Mauldin Elementary in the fifth grade and the last part of my sixth grade. She came back after whichever child was born in 1958 to teach latter part of my sixth grade.
Enjoyed seeing her occasionally over the last 67 years. Fine lady – quite a legacy for her family to carry on!
In Christian Love,
Lynn Farmer
I am so sorry that I wasn’t able to attend the visitation. Your Mother was very special to our family and loved her as a neighbor. We will miss her and pray for your family. ❤️🙏🏻