Gerri Syner

On April 15, 2026, Gerri Jayne Cox Syner of Beauty Mountain in Edmond, West Virginia, went home to the Lord after a bout with several challenging illnesses.

Gerri was born in Hinton, West Virginia, on May 25, 1950, to Kenneth Lewis Cox and Doris Geneva Campbell Cox. She enjoyed a typical West Virginia childhood alongside her sister and best friend, Susie. Together, they spent countless days exploring the forests, creeks, and their local neighborhood, creating cherished memories.

She loved the outdoors and found joy in camping, gardening, fishing, ramp digging, and even playing in the rain with her family. She carried with her the values her parents instilled in her, especially the belief that your word is your bond, which she honored throughout her life.

Gerri was a lifelong and dedicated homemaker who took great pride in caring for her home and extending kindness and support to her neighbors. She attended Hinton High School and was known for speaking her mind with honesty. She stood firm in her beliefs and lived faithfully according to them. Among her greatest joys were cooking and tending to her flower gardens.

Gerri is survived by her sister, Carolyn Sue Cox Kennison, along with many beloved cousins, too numerous to list.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Lewis Cox and Doris Geneva Cox Wood; her stepfather, Myron Wood; three husbands, Butch Chapman, Eugene Franklin Jones, and Benny Syner; her step-granddaughter, Billie Jo; and her nephew, Kenneth Ray Allen.

Gerri was loved by many, including Diane Van Pelt; Holly and Harper Casto; John and Zeb Horn; and George and Nancy Bragg, who stood by her during the illnesses that ultimately took her home to the Lord. She was also cherished by many others who prayed for and loved her throughout her life, including her longtime friend, Mary Robinson of Tazewell, Virginia.

Funeral Service will be held at Beauty Mountain Baptist Church, Edmond, West Virginia

On April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM . Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until time of service at the church.

She took pride in the little things that made a house a home—every surface polished, every meal prepared with care, and every space thoughtfully arranged. Her gift for nurturing extended beyond her home, as she could grow and bring life to anything she touched. Her warmth, dedication, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.