Elizabeth Philomena Geraghty (née Byrne) entered into eternal life on August 14, 2022, at her home in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Anthony Geraghty, and is survived by her five daughters, her fourteen grandchildren and first great grandchild, along with her children's partners, her beloved nieces and nephews, and friends too numerous to mention.

Known as Phil or Phyllis to her extended family and as Elizabeth to many friends and work colleagues, she was the fifth of thirteen children born to Murtagh and Elizabeth Byrne in County Kildare, Ireland. She studied to become a nurse and then a certified midwife in England and Ireland, before immigrating to Chicago in 1966, where she continued her nursing career for more than forty years at Ravenswood and Illinois Masonic Hospitals. She cared for countless mothers and babies during and after their deliveries, and was the nurse everyone called for advice when a baby was born or a loved one was ill.

She had a sharp mind and a subtle wit, along with a deep devotion to the Catholic Church and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her family was her pride and joy, and the beneficiary of her selfless service to others. She will be deeply missed and remembered every day.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00pm-8:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, family and friends to meet at St. Juliana Church for Mass at 10:00am. A livestream of Mass can be viewed at https://youtu.be/mYGsrPPgy6o Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois ( https://chicagobhgh.org/donate/ ), or the Catholic charity of your choice, are appreciated. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com