Georgiana Theresa Warring

to be with the Lord. She was residing in her California home, being cared for by her

“angels” after being incapacitated by a stroke occurring on her birthday , Dec. 14, 2009

Born in Belleville, Illinois on December 14, 1917 to the late Eleanora Wagner,nee Ittensohn, and

George John Wagner. After marriage she lived on the family corn and soybean farm in Belleville

her entire life. In her later years, she spent winters in LaJolla, California, sharing her home

with daughter Judy. She was blessed with twin daughters, Judy and Jackie, whom she raised

with total love and devotion. “ God sent us an Angel for our Mom. We look forward to seeing you

in Heaven”

She was predeceased by her loving husband of forty eight years, Orville A. Warring and three

sisters, Mary Ellen Junker, Elizabeth Malacarne and Cecelia Brutto.

Georgie’s love of learning was a constant throughout her entire life, she attended Belleville

Junior College and received an associate degree in Business Law. She became the first

woman to be employed at Greiesedieck Brewing Co. and was personal secretary to

Mr. Greiesedieck.

She later moved on to Scott Air Force Base, achieving the highest Civil Service Level as a

Procurement Officer. She loved and lived life to the fullest. She was well known for her spirited

conversations, delicious custard pies and fondness for birds. She belonged to the National

Audubon Society, Saint Clair Farm Bureau, and was a dedicated benefactor to the National

Republican Committee. Mrs. Warring was a devout member of Saint Mary Catholic Church. Her greatest joy was

her family, especially her husband, beloved twin daughters and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Hillner of Washington, NJ and

Judith Bottini, of LaJolla California. She has been blessed with seven

Grandchildren, Anne Beste, Frances Bottini, Edward Bottini, Lisa Stafford, Kimberly Olson

Pamela Malatesta and Jennifer Wagner.

Sixteen Great Grandchildren, Charlotte and Theodore Stafford, Elizabeth and John

Olson III, Olivia, Chase and Phoebe Malatesta, Hattie and Deiter Wagner, Sophia and Luca Bottini,

Grace, Caroline and Shane Beste, and Kate and Jack Bottini.

She will be terribly missed and forever in our hearts. Memorials in Georgiana’s honor may be made to the Tuberous Sclerosis Association. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary Church, Belleville, Illinois on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 10:00 am with Fr. Bill McGhee officiating.

The family will be receiving visitors at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 4pm thru 8pm. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.