Geonine Scott-Moriarty: August 17, 2026

Geonine Scott-Moriarty died on August 17, 2026, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica due to complications from surgery. She was born in Hollywood to her parents, George and Nellie Mooney. She had two siblings, both of whom died before her. She attended Hollywood High School. She leaves behind her daughter, Nadine Bartlett, and her husband, Kerry Moriarty. Geonine and Kerry were married for 26 years and lived in Montecito.

Geonine lived a glamorous and adventurous life. Shortly after graduating from high school she started her modeling career, which included television commercials and magazine advertisements. This work allowed her to meet many celebrities and business titans related to the entertainment industry, and she traveled the world as a result of these associations. She lived her early adult life in Beverly Hills and enjoyed friendships with luminaries such as Jimmy Stewart, until she and her previous husband moved to a grand estate in Montecito in the early 1970s.

Upon arriving in Montecito, she quickly became active in several local charities, including a stint as president of Girls Inc. Geonine was renowned for the fundraising galas held at her estate, where she was instrumental in significant fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital over the years, her favorite cause. She and Kerry were invited to tour the hospital in Memphis as special guests of Marlo Thomas. A lover of animals, she also worked with actress Bo Derek on various animal protection causes, and the two became lifelong friends.

Geonine was a notable figure in the Montecito social scene and was renowned for her parties at her Montecito estate. She became a go-to contact in bringing people together to share in fundraising causes for the community. She was also active in national politics, which was a passion of hers. She was a big fan and close friend of Rush Limbaugh and consulted with him on various political matters.

Kerry and Geonine met fortuitously at a St. Patrick’s Day party and hit it off instantly. Kerry considered it the luck of the Irish when they met and their life together began. Kerry always claimed she was one of the most beautiful women in the world. A former Notre Dame football player, Kerry introduced her to the world of sports. Although she was obliged to root for Notre Dame, she typically rooted for the teams with the best uniforms or the cities she favored.

Geonine had an inquisitive mind and a loving heart for everyone she met. She found everyone interesting and always saw the positive in them. She loved beautiful surroundings, interesting people and close friends and family. She adored her husband and fully supported him in all his ventures. She will be forever in our hearts, and we will continue to tell her stories.