Byrdie Sue Geckle
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Byrdie Sue Geckle , 71 May 20, 1949 - Feb 6, 2021 Byrdie, departed her loving family on Saturday, February 6, 2021, joining her daughter Sandra Capezio in heaven who preceded her in June of 2018. Byrdie was born in Danville, VA on May 20th, 1949 to Olen Mabe and Opal Mabe Cockerham. Byrdie was mother to Sandra Capezio, Victoria Grossman, Son in law to Patrick Grossman, grandmother to Emily Grossman and Sister to Robert Mabe and wife Glenna, Judy Berryman and husband Ron, JD Mabe, Buck Mabe and Mary Young. Her hobbies included a love of shopping, good movies and spending time with friends and family. She was even known to dance a time or two at the VFW with friends. She loved flowers especially yellow roses. She collected anything with a dragon fly on it, as they were also a favorite of hers. She loved to go on "adventures" as she would call them with her granddaughter Emily and her daughter Vicki. She would pick up and go shopping, to the movies, antiquing or to yard sales spontaneously with them. she loved their "adventures" together. She could always be seen with her friend Norma Jean out and about or shopping. She is survived by her daughter Victoria Grossman and granddaughter, Emily Grossman. Aside from the granddaughter she adored, Byrdie is survived by her beloved siblings, Robert Mabe, Buck Mabe and Judy Berryman. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February, 12, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 224 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, with Rev. Father Ernest Cibelli officiating. A memorial gathering will be held at Douglas Fiery Funeral Home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm. Byrdie requested happy colors and pictures at her services. She wanted to be surrounded with happiness, joyful memories and flowers at her memorial. Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com