Geraldine Pettit

**Geraldine Pettit**, 86, of Versailles, formerly of Osgood, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home. She was born in Bedford on February 7, 1927. She was married to Dallas Robertson on January 10, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1977. She was married to Herman Pettit on June 20, 1992 and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2007. Survivors include two sons Douglas (Dawn) Robertson of Indianapolis and Mark (Melody) Robertson of Bargersville; one daughter Janice (Willy) Watts of Madison; one step-son Richie (Darlene) Pettit of Osgood; two step-daughters Jerri (Doug) Thayer of Osgood and Darinda Peetz of Napoleon; three grandchildren Ginger (Shannon) Lindsey of Madison, Justin Robertson, and Ally Robertson both of Indianapolis; 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers Patrick Wilson of Odon, Don (Sandy) Wilson, and Russell (Barb) Wilson both of Indianapolis; one sister Sally Curran of Indianapolis. She was also preceded in death by her sister Mary Baugh. Mrs. Pettit was a 1945 graduate of Bedford High School. She was a former employee of Purdum's Grocery in Versailles, Versailles IGA, Akers Service Station and the "Fill Up" Restaurant in Versailles, and was also a driver for Indiana Green Thumb. Geraldine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osgood, the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary, and the Ripley County Red Hatters. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Don Buck officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 12pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Osgood First Baptist Church or the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.