Georganne (Jann) Belle McAlister was born October 11th, 1953 in Honshu, Japan to Jack and Norma Jones. Already a well-versed traveler at birth, Jann began seeing different parts of the US as the family followed her father’s Air Force career. The family had lived in Mississippi, Kansas and Texas. Jann graduated from Garland High School in 1971. Excited to be on her own, she made the journey to Shawnee, OK.
After moving to Shawnee she met the love of her life, Randy McAlister. They wed on May 26th, 1978 in Eufaula, OK. They created a beautiful life together with many cherished memories. Some of those memories include spending weekends at her family’s lake house, going to their son’s ball games, watching their daughter cheer, and celebrating their children and grandchildren’s many accomplishments.
Jann adored her children and grandchildren, and she found immense joy in spoiling them. Her love for her family brought her a great deal of happiness. She went out of her way to make sure they all knew how much she loved them. Her love for children led to years of work at various Mother’s Day Out programs. She was a proud tribal member and dedicated employee for 24 years to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Jann passed away peacefully April 26th, with her husband by her side. She was greeted by those who preceded her in death: Her parents, Jack and Norma Jones, her brother, Jerry Jones, and her grandson, Brendan Amelotte. She is survived by her loving family: Her husband, Randy McAlister; her children, Nikki and Patrick Amelotte, Benn and Desiree McAlister, Janna McAlister and Joey Leone; her grandchildren, Lexi, Edyn, Benson and Bane McAlister, Peyton and Ellie Montgomery, Moira, Nola, Mick and Rowan Amelotte; her great-granddaughter Octavia McIntyre; her sister-in-law, Lisa (McAlister) and her husband, John Sternweis.
They all loved her dearly
A visitation for Georganne will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, 44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801. A funeral service will occur Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will occur Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Resthaven Memorial Park, 16006 S Rock Creek Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801.
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