Obituary
Gemma Mary Roome, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Hospital.
She was born on May 20, 1947, in Motherwell, Scotland, to Thomas and Catherine Sherry. She came to America where she married Fred Roome and had three children, Peter, Scott, and Victoria for whom she lived her life for.
She worked in the financial capacity for Beneficial. She graduated from SUNY in Purchase, New York and then went on to teach three- and four-year-old preschool.
She retired to New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 2000. She was skilled in arts and crafts with no boundaries. She enjoyed knitting, painting, and would make every holiday come to life with her spirit and decorations.
Gemma brought her love and essence to every meal. She was known for her lasagna, ziti, and chocolate coconut clusters. There was no one like her in the kitchen.
Gemma had a knack for solving crosswords, Sudoku, and loved watching her murder mystery shows, especially her “Murder She Wrote.” Gemma’s heart was as warm and big as her beauty, she had a certain special way where people felt they could open up to her and talk. She deserved the Olympic Gold Medal, Nobel Peace Prize, Pulitzer Prize, and the Congressional Medal of Honor.
As much as she is missed there is comfort knowing Gemma is in heaven with her mom and dad.
Heaven is a little brighter, we love and miss you.
Fred, Peter, Scott, Viki, Ty, and Jo-Anne.
Julie
Mom had a special loving Glow about her.
Mom was my Rock, she was there to listen and guide me down the right path in life, she was my role model. Miss you mom, Love you so much.
Mom looking on at her students in the playground. Her students loved coming to school everyday. Mom was not only a great mom, she was a great Teacher as well.
Mom looks so amazing , she was the coolest mom...we Love you mom and miss you so much
Best Mom in the World , Christmas 83...Love you mom!
Mom looking down from Heaven saying hi. Love you so much mom
Happy New Year Mom...your three babies
Mom taught us the meaning of The Magic of Christmas Morning, every year was a blessing. Love you mom ...miss you so much
Merry Christmas Mom with all our LOVE
Mom looking beautiful and festive, Merry Christmas Mom, you wrapped us all with Love every magical Christmas, love and miss you...Christmas time in the 80s