For more than 30 years, Georgette served as a school teacher, giving her time and attention to generations of students with patient dedication. After retiring, she continued to teach as a tutor from her home, where her gift for helping others learn never diminished. That same commitment was lovingly extended to her own family. She studied alongside and supported each of her grandchildren, offering both guidance and confidence when it was needed most, gently urging those she loved to reach higher and become their best selves.
Georgette deeply valued her Lebanese heritage and the traditions that connected her to family and community. She taught her children and grandchildren how to make kibbeh, grape leaf rolls, cabbage rolls, mujadara, and Syrian bread.Her home was a gathering place, often full of family and friends. She especially loved celebrating the holidays, creating moments that drew people together and reminded everyone of the comfort found in shared traditions.
A faithful member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, Georgette sang in the church choir and found joy in music throughout her life. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and sharing music in ways that lifted the spirit. She was also active in The Garden Club and took pleasure in the everyday satisfactions of cooking and nurturing beauty and hospitality in her home.
Above all, Georgette was her family’s biggest cheerleader. Her legacy lives on in the lives she strengthened, the love she gave, and the faith and family she held close.
Georgette was preceded in death by her loving husband, Barton Jones; her parents, George and Najieby Misse; and her brother, James Misse and his wife, Wilma. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her daughters, Joelle Jones Darby and Linley Jones Richert (Dr. Albert Richert Jr.); her grandchildren: Brandon Darby, Kaitlyn (Blaze) Hayes, Grace (Jacob) Richert-Reeves, Leah Richert, and Owen Richert; and her brother, Henry Misse and wife, Ann, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Henning Methodist Church until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Rev. Jo Ann Cooper will officiate. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss. Pallbearers will be David Misse, Danny Misse, Brandon Darby, Owen Richert, Blaze Hayes, and Hunter Misse.
The family would like to give special thanks to Rev. Jo Ann Cooper, Pauline Barker, and Harbor Hospice for all of their love and support.
Words of comfort, expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsulphur.com.
