ANDOVER — Geraldine "Jeri" Marie (Greene) Magee, age 67, of Andover, MA, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2011.

She was born on February 22, 1944 in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of Alton and Margaret (Wynne) Greene. The beloved wife of John "Jack" Magee, the couple was married on February 19, 1972 in Arlington, MA and subsequently moved to Andover, MA where they raised two children. Jeri graduated from Arlington High School in 1961, held a Bachelor of Arts from (the former) Boston State College and a Master of Arts in Education from Suffolk University. She taught elementary school for several years in Billerica, MA, and became a homemaker after her children were born.

During her lifetime, she was a volunteer at Lawrence General Hospital and Bread and Roses Community Pantry in Lawrence, and was a former member of the Andover Andona Society. Jeri and her husband Jack were part-time residents of Jupiter, Florida. Besides her devotion and love for her family, one of Jeri's greatest passions was of traveling, and she had visited six continents and nearly 40 countries.

She is survived by her two loving children, two adoring grandchildren, two brothers, several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and wonderful friends across the country. The family would like to express their need for privacy in order to grieve during this difficult time.

ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral and burial services were private, at the request of the family. Donations in memorial can be sent to Bread & Roses Community Pantry, 58 Newbury Street, Lawrence, MA 02472 on her behalf.