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Georgia was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the summer of 2007 at the age of 49. She recently found peace with her fight against Parkinson’s and dementia on April 16th, 2022. Georgia left behind her loving husband, Al, and her daughter, Leigh, her stepdaughter, Dana, and many family members who loved Georgia very much.
Georgia was a public school educator for 30 years before retirement, and she was a shining light for many elementary-aged students. She was an animal lover and had many beloved “fur children” in the form of cats, dogs, birds, fish, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Georgia loved 60s and 70s rock n’ roll, but the artist she loved listening to the most was Donny Osmond. Once called a “ringleader of rebellion”, you would never have guessed that this mild-tempered, gentle soul had a wild streak. She was a competitive body builder and weight lifter in her younger days, and she loved rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs as a student there during the 1981 championship football season with Herschel Walker.

Though her Parkinson’s disease made her body frail, her mind and her heart were just as strong and just as full of love. Always speaking a kind word, she was so outspoken about her love for her family and always kept up with their lives, though phone calls and Facebook, and visits when she was able. She always made special arrangements and gave special gifts to show her love for others. Georgia was the biggest fan of her daughter, Leigh, who she and Al adopted when Leigh was born. She loved playing with her grandchildren, Sadie, Alani, and Zeke. She also loved gabbing with her best friend, Marva. She loved getting to know and being cared for by Meme, Julie & Carli, and Marla in her last few years.
Georgia had so much room in her heart for others, and that is so apparent in the loved shown to her family during this trying time.