Geraldine was born in St.
Geraldine\'s mother never discussed any of her failed relationships including the one.
It was a time of much pain and confusion.
Up until age fourteen, she believed her name was Geraldine Maxine Sullivan West, only to find out it was really Geraldine Jackson.
At age ten, her mother returned and rescued her.
Louis to live with a great aunt and her abusive husband.
Louis, Missouri; lived briefly in Fayette, Mississippi after her unwed mother became ill; then returned to St.
Geraldine was born in St