Apostle Dr. Geraldine Aliece Barnes Sheard
Apostle Dr. Geraldine Aliece Barnes Sheard
Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? (1 Corinthians 9:1, King James Version)
Apostle Dr. Geraldine Aliece Barnes Sheard, age 87, also known as the “Clean Up Woman”, of the Hugh Creek Community of Blountstown, Florida made her heavenly transition on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by family.
Apostle Sheard was the founder, establishmentarian, and pastor of the Prayer Chainers Mission of God. She retired as a Librarian with the Calhoun County School District. Apostle Sheard was highly involved in her community and was a cornerstone in the church. She believed in holiness!
Apostle Sheard was the oldest of the children born to her beloved parents, the late Willie and Neufaula Yon Barnes. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her grandparents, her brother, Cletis Yon, her sisters, Bobbie J. Williams and Earlene Barnes McGlockton, husband, Charles E. Sheard, and her only child, Theodore “Jerry” McCray. She was the matriarch of her family, a well-respected pastor, an amazing mentor, a fierce community activist, a dedicated prayer warrior, and cherished Saint. To know her was to love her.
There will be a public viewing and moments of love on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home. Please note that this is the only day of viewing.
The Official Homegoing Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Old Blountstown High School Auditorium located at 17586 Main Street North in Blountstown, Florida 32424. At the request of Apostle Sheard, everyone is asked to wear white on the day of the service.
Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery, 326 13th Street, Blountstown, Florida immediately following the service.
Vann Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Apostle Sheard leaves behind a devoted daughter-in-law, Josephine McCray of Altha, Florida, three beloved grandchildren, Tarsha Battle (Laramie), Kenneth Speights (Vickie), all of Blountstown, Florida, and Decca Mosley of Bristol, Florida.
She was the proud great-grandmother of ten: India Battle, Ajyaa Battle, Kortnie Johnson, Kenneth Speights, II, Shontoria Bess, Kameron Speights, Kamora Speights, all of Blountstown, Florida; Shamon Mosley, Jarian Mosley (Torronica), and Ashton Mosley, all of Bristol Florida. Her love extended into yet another generation with three great-great-grandchildren: Kaydence Mosley, Jaria Mosley, and Kario Mosley.
Apostle Sheard also cherished her special nieces and nephews: Tehelia LaShay McGlockton of Tallahassee, Florida; Candice Ferguson and Samantha Ferguson, both of St. Petersburg, Florida; Lawton “Tootie” Williams, III (LaVange) of Hollywood, Florida; Wayne Williams (Wanda) of Conyers, Georgia; and Michael Williams of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was lovingly known as “Auntie Geraldine” to her great-nieces and nephew: Zhuri Gunter, Naomi Williams, Maya Williams, Nia Williams, T’Kyah Williams, Emery Williams, Bria Williams, and Malik Williams.
Her spiritual family was vast and deeply dear to her heart. Among her godchildren are Clarence Simmons, Von Holmes, Geurnica Youmas, and Bonitka Burkes; adopted godchildren Karnell Simmons and Regina Carroll; and a host of spiritual sons and daughters lovingly adopted into the Royal Priesthood, each of whom carry forward her legacy of love, service and faith and who were blessed by her wisdom, prayers, and tireless dedication to uplifting others. Her passion for ministry, education, and humanitarian service will forever be remembered as a shining example of what it means to walk in God’s purpose.