Age 82, of Glendale AZ, went to the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Georgie Ann was born in Well County IN on July 2, 1929. She was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Mechling (DeWitt). Georgie Ann graduated from Rockcreek Center High School of Bluffton IN in 1947. She worked for General Electric in Ft. Wayne IN before becoming a fulltime homemaker. Georgie Ann moved to Phoenix AZ along with her husband and 2 sons in Nov. 1961. She worked for Maricopa County Hospital until her retirement over 20 years ago. Georgie Ann planned her retirement well and enjoyed it thoroughly. She was an excellent seamstress and could do all sorts of arts and crafts. Over the years she did many ceramics and she made countless crocheted afghans (self taught) for family and friends. Georgie Ann made beautiful quilts also. She is survived by her son Michael (Kathy) Turnbow, 2 sisters, Bonnie (Jim) Bireley of Ft. Wayne IN and Lucille Leath of Garden Grove CA. Georgie Ann is also survived by brothers and sisters in law: Max and Colleen Turnbow and V.J. and Janet Turnbow, of Ft. Wayne IN; Brownie and Charlotte Turnbow of Churubusco IN; Cletus and Karen Turnbow of Euless TX and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many friends accumulated over the years, both in AZ and IN. Georgie Ann was preceded in death by her youngest son, Dwayne Turnbow, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Friday, May 4 at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 5 at West Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the American Diabetes Association in the name of John Dwayne Turnbow would be appreciated (American Diabetes Association: PO Box 1834 Merrifield, VA 22116-8034).
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.11.0