She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregory, her parents; brother, Simeon F. (Buddy) McCarty and her sisters Jewel F. Williams and Mary Ruth Weaver.
She is survived by daughter, Peggy Stracener and son-in-law, Larry; grandsons Billy S. Benge and wife Marion; Stacy Benge and wife, Vanessa and great-granddaughter, Katherine S. Benge.
"Granny George", after having a major role in the upbringing of her beloved grandsons, moved to Sherwood, Arkansas to be close to her daughter and son-in-law. She became "Granny George" to additional loved ones.
Grandsons David Stracener and wife, Tiffany; Mickey Stracener and wife Lesa; great-granddaughter Shelby Henard and husband Daniel, great-grandsons Tyler Stracener and Benjamin Stracener and
great-great-granddaughter Ivy Jo Henard.
Her wisdom, kindness and loving nature was shared by many friends and family.