Her obituary from the April 13, 2004 Indiananpolis Star:
Geraldine "Jerry" Frederick, Indianapolis, passed away Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 in St. Vincent's Hospital at the age of 71. She was taken after a courageous fight, having overcome many adversities over the past few years. Jerry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 8, 1932 to the late James L. and Mary E. Smith Frederick. She attended schools in Plainfield as a youngster and graduated from Winter Haven Florida High School. Jerry attended Stetson University and graduated from Florida Southern College, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Although she lived in San Francisco, California, for nine years, she spent most of her adult life in Plainfield. In recent years, she had lived in Indianapolis. Jerry was a principal in Sunquest Systems, Incorporated, a franchisor of Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe restaurants and served on the board of directors for three decades. She served as the secretary of the board of directors until her retirement in 1996. She also served as a director and officer of other Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe corporations. Jerry was a member of Northwood Christian Church, where she was an active volunteer in the Northwood Church Food Pantry. Her church became a focal point of her life. Jerry was a member Alpha chapter of Delta Alpha Gamma in Plainfield, the Indianapolis chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. Jerry loved her many dogs over the years and they were worthy companions. Calling will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Northwood Christian Church, with additional calling from 10 a.m. until services. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy of Carmel, Indiana; nephews, Jason Frederick of St. Matthews, Kentucky, Aaron Frederick of Newark, California, and Brandon Frederick of Carmel, Indiana. Her nephews were her joys in life and were a constant source of much pride and happiness. She also leaves behind her dear friends, Francis Rennie of Treve, France, Kay Keck of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Rosemary Cooper of Cloverdale, Indiana and Gay Stone of Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund or the Northwood Christian Church Food Pantry.
Geraldine "Jerry" Frederick, Indianapolis, passed away Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 in St. Vincent's Hospital at the age of 71. She was taken after a courageous fight, having overcome many adversities over the past few years. Jerry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 8, 1932 to the late James L. and Mary E. Smith Frederick. She attended schools in Plainfield as a youngster and graduated from Winter Haven Florida High School. Jerry attended Stetson University and graduated from Florida Southern College, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Although she lived in San Francisco, California, for nine years, she spent most of her adult life in Plainfield. In recent years, she had lived in Indianapolis. Jerry was a principal in Sunquest Systems, Incorporated, a franchisor of Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe restaurants and served on the board of directors for three decades. She served as the secretary of the board of directors until her retirement in 1996. She also served as a director and officer of other Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe corporations. Jerry was a member of Northwood Christian Church, where she was an active volunteer in the Northwood Church Food Pantry. Her church became a focal point of her life. Jerry was a member Alpha chapter of Delta Alpha Gamma in Plainfield, the Indianapolis chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. Jerry loved her many dogs over the years and they were worthy companions. Calling will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Northwood Christian Church, with additional calling from 10 a.m. until services. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy of Carmel, Indiana; nephews, Jason Frederick of St. Matthews, Kentucky, Aaron Frederick of Newark, California, and Brandon Frederick of Carmel, Indiana. Her nephews were her joys in life and were a constant source of much pride and happiness. She also leaves behind her dear friends, Francis Rennie of Treve, France, Kay Keck of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Rosemary Cooper of Cloverdale, Indiana and Gay Stone of Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund or the Northwood Christian Church Food Pantry.
Her obituary from the April 13, 2004 Indiananpolis Star:
Geraldine "Jerry" Frederick, Indianapolis, passed away Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 in St. Vincent's Hospital at the age of 71. She was taken after a courageous fight, having overcome many adversities over the past few years. Jerry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 8, 1932 to the late James L. and Mary E. Smith Frederick. She attended schools in Plainfield as a youngster and graduated from Winter Haven Florida High School. Jerry attended Stetson University and graduated from Florida Southern College, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Although she lived in San Francisco, California, for nine years, she spent most of her adult life in Plainfield. In recent years, she had lived in Indianapolis. Jerry was a principal in Sunquest Systems, Incorporated, a franchisor of Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe restaurants and served on the board of directors for three decades. She served as the secretary of the board of directors until her retirement in 1996. She also served as a director and officer of other Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe corporations. Jerry was a member of Northwood Christian Church, where she was an active volunteer in the Northwood Church Food Pantry. Her church became a focal point of her life. Jerry was a member Alpha chapter of Delta Alpha Gamma in Plainfield, the Indianapolis chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. Jerry loved her many dogs over the years and they were worthy companions. Calling will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Northwood Christian Church, with additional calling from 10 a.m. until services. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy of Carmel, Indiana; nephews, Jason Frederick of St. Matthews, Kentucky, Aaron Frederick of Newark, California, and Brandon Frederick of Carmel, Indiana. Her nephews were her joys in life and were a constant source of much pride and happiness. She also leaves behind her dear friends, Francis Rennie of Treve, France, Kay Keck of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Rosemary Cooper of Cloverdale, Indiana and Gay Stone of Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund or the Northwood Christian Church Food Pantry.
Geraldine "Jerry" Frederick, Indianapolis, passed away Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 in St. Vincent's Hospital at the age of 71. She was taken after a courageous fight, having overcome many adversities over the past few years. Jerry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 8, 1932 to the late James L. and Mary E. Smith Frederick. She attended schools in Plainfield as a youngster and graduated from Winter Haven Florida High School. Jerry attended Stetson University and graduated from Florida Southern College, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Although she lived in San Francisco, California, for nine years, she spent most of her adult life in Plainfield. In recent years, she had lived in Indianapolis. Jerry was a principal in Sunquest Systems, Incorporated, a franchisor of Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe restaurants and served on the board of directors for three decades. She served as the secretary of the board of directors until her retirement in 1996. She also served as a director and officer of other Waffle House and Sunshine Cafe corporations. Jerry was a member of Northwood Christian Church, where she was an active volunteer in the Northwood Church Food Pantry. Her church became a focal point of her life. Jerry was a member Alpha chapter of Delta Alpha Gamma in Plainfield, the Indianapolis chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. Jerry loved her many dogs over the years and they were worthy companions. Calling will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Northwood Christian Church, with additional calling from 10 a.m. until services. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy of Carmel, Indiana; nephews, Jason Frederick of St. Matthews, Kentucky, Aaron Frederick of Newark, California, and Brandon Frederick of Carmel, Indiana. Her nephews were her joys in life and were a constant source of much pride and happiness. She also leaves behind her dear friends, Francis Rennie of Treve, France, Kay Keck of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Rosemary Cooper of Cloverdale, Indiana and Gay Stone of Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund or the Northwood Christian Church Food Pantry.
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In Loving Memory
Geraldine Frederick
1932 - 2004
Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend
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Waffle House in Plainfield and other Indiana locations is not the same as the one with the black and yellow signs. Those are called Steak & Waffle in Indiana. The Waffle House (now Sunshine Cafe) was a favorite of many in this area for many years
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