Gerarda "Geri" Love Braun

Gerarda "Geri" Love Braun, age 77, died in Durham NC on March 4, 2020. She was born oneeptember 12, 1942 in Saginaw, MI to the late Jack Love and Phyllis Picard. Geri attended Michigan State Uneersity before getting married and starting a family. She enjoyed helping people and was an active voluneer in the Cincinnati community. She enjoyed many hobbies including playing bridge, bird watching, and playing golf. She loved animals and often gave strays a loving home. Geri is survived by her daughter Laurie A. Braun (John Taylor), sons Douglas R. Braun and Christopher E. Braun, and granddaughters, Katherine L. Taylor and Grace H. Taylor. She also leaves behind her nurse/companion Rachel Russell, and her feline companion, Snickers. Geri was preceded ineeath by her husband of 39 years, Robert P. Braun, and her second husband of 11 years, Michael B. Barton. Per Geri's wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA Cincinnati (https://www.spcacincinnati.org/donee/) or the Lewy Body Dementia Association?? (https://www.lbda.org/donee)