OBITUARY
Georgia Ruth (Quinn) Ferguson
August 12, 1929 – January 23, 2021
Georgia Ruth Quinn Ferguson, age 91, of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Georgia was born August 12, 1929.
Georgia was a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She loved children and taught Sunday School to the younger children wherever the family was living. She would often stop to pickup children who would not have a ride to church. It has been said that she was a direct influence on the personal relationship with Christ of one of the little girls that she taught who is now a missionary.
You would find her helping out with whatever her children were interested in. She was a Cub Scout den mother twice in her lifetime. She was founder and sponsor of the Vinton Elementary 4-H club and was a Northside Middle School 4-H sponsor. She was a member of the Vinton High School Band Boosters.
She was a member of the Vinton Chapter of the Eastern Star and served as all star points as well as Assistant Worthy Matron and Worthy Matron.
She drove a school bus part time and became a full time driver after the death of her husband. Georgia was an award winning insurance sales person winning trips and bonuses from her sales.
She loved her birds and plants and had multiple feeders out for the birds. She loved to watch the Cardinals, Blue Jays and her beloved Humming Birds. She would sit and watch the birds in her back yard playing in amongst her plants and when she would see a bird she did not recognize she would grab her bird books and start looking it up. She was also an amateur plant horticulturist. At one point she had over 450 plants. Oh, my, how she loved her plants!!
She was preceded in death by her husband James O. Ferguson and daughter Marsha Marie Ferguson. Her father, Ralph J. Quinn and mother Mary Frances Quinn as well as by her brother William Ray Quinn and sisters Emmadel Quinn Schlischer, Alma Jean Quinn Mathewson and Janet Quinn LaGrone.
She is survived by daughter Francine Ferguson and son John M. (Buster) Ferguson both of Austin, Texas. Son James D. (Buddy) Ferguson and wife Linda of Henderson, Kentucky. Brother Joseph E. Quinn and wife Joan Ann of Moss Bluff, La. Grandchildren; James D. (Jim) Ferguson Jr. and wife Sarah of Moss Bluff, La. Granddaughters, Margaret May and Hannah Kathleen Ferguson and grandsons Maxwell Todd and Jackson Graham Ferguson all of Henderson, Kentucky. She is also survived by 3 Great-grandchildren, Ian Patrick and Henry James Ferguson and Eleanor Grier (Ellie) Ferguson all of Moss Bluff, La. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and she loved every one of them.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton.
Memorial services will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday led by Celebrant Jody Barrilleaux in Hixson Vinton Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonvinton.com for the Ferguson family.
FAMILY
- Francine Ferguson, Daughter
- John M. (Buster) Ferguson, Son
- James D. (Buddy) Ferguson and wife Linda, Son
- Joseph E. Quinn and wife Joan Ann, Brother
- Ian Parker and Henry James Ferguson and Eleanor Grier (Ellie) Ferguson, Great Grandchildren
- James D. (Jim) Ferguson Jr. and wife Sarah, Margaret May and Hannah Kathleen Ferguson, Maxwell Todd and Jackson Graham Ferguson, Grandchildren
- James O. Ferguson, Husband (deceased)
- Marsha Marie Ferguson, Daughter (deceased)
- Ralph J. Quinn and Mary Frances Quinn (Ellie), Parents (deceased)
- William Ray Quinn, Brother (deceased)
- Emmadel Quinn Schlischer, Alma Jean Quinn Mathewson and Janet Quinn LaGrone, Sisters (deceased)
- She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and she loved every one of them.
Services
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Visitation
Saturday, March 6, 2021
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Memorial Service
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Memories
Georgia Ruth (Quinn) Ferguson
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ADD A MEMORYPatsy McClellan
March 5, 2021
Aunt Georgia, you touched so many hearts. You will be greatly missed. Your family was so good to Mom (Polly) and me (Patsy) when visiting Vinton. Now you are with Uncle James dancing & catching up. Our beloved memories will always be in our heart. I will remember your sweet smile & warming voice. Love you!❤ Patsy
Katharine Broussard
February 26, 2021
Prayers and thoughts for Aunt Georgia Ferguson ..You will be missed from your family . Prayers for your family .
FROM THE FAMILY
Georgia Ruth holding her mothers hand
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Georgia, Emmadel and their daddy
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Georgia and Emmadel
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Georgia Ruth in the 1st grade 1936-1937
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Georgia in elementary school
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Georgia Ruth Quinn
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Gully Jumpers - cousins and neighbors
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Georgia - Age 14
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Georgia and cousins David Granger and Jack Granger
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Georgia on horse Buddy
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Georgia and Emmadel 1946
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Georgia in the Spring of 1946
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Janet Quinn LaGrone age 3 1/2 and Georgia Ruth 1946
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Georgia Ruth's prom picture 1946
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Georgia 1946
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Senior picture 1946 - 1947
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September 1947 at Mammaw and Dandy's house.
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March 1955
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Summer of 1956 Georgia, Buddy, Francine and James Ferguson
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Christmas Day 1971 Quinn siblings with their dad.
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25th Wedding Anniversary
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September 1976
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Georgia in backyard
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Georgia's insurance salesperson picture
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Georgia and James D. (Buddy) at his wedding
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Mike Quinn with his 5 remaining children
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3 eldest Quinn children
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Shhh they are sleeping. Mammaw with Max.
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Leaving Mammaw's house for Kentucky. Mammaw carrying Jack with Hannah in front
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Georgia working at Liddiard mail room
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Georgia at Liddiard. She enjoyed her time working there.
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Georgia with co-worker Shara Pullin in the background.
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Welcome - come on in. Angel wing begonia taller than her.
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Her swing area
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Her birdbath
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Mama's backyard
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Some of many
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Pathway to her garden paradise
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Back patio
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Different types of Hibiscus and other flowers.
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Seat in peaceful setting
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Protection for tender plants
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More plants
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Beautiful plants
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Ready for Eastern Star night.
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Georgia Ruth holding her mothers hand
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Georgia, Emmadel and their daddy
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Georgia and Emmadel
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Georgia Ruth in the 1st grade 1936-1937
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Georgia in elementary school
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Georgia Ruth Quinn
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Gully Jumpers - cousins and neighbors
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Georgia - Age 14
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Georgia and cousins David Granger and Jack Granger
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Georgia on horse Buddy
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Georgia and Emmadel 1946
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Georgia in the Spring of 1946
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Janet Quinn LaGrone age 3 1/2 and Georgia Ruth 1946
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Georgia Ruth's prom picture 1946
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Georgia 1946
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Senior picture 1946 - 1947
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September 1947 at Mammaw and Dandy's house.
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March 1955
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Summer of 1956 Georgia, Buddy, Francine and James Ferguson
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Christmas Day 1971 Quinn siblings with their dad.
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25th Wedding Anniversary
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September 1976
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Georgia in backyard
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Georgia's insurance salesperson picture
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Georgia and James D. (Buddy) at his wedding
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Mike Quinn with his 5 remaining children
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3 eldest Quinn children
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Shhh they are sleeping. Mammaw with Max.
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Leaving Mammaw's house for Kentucky. Mammaw carrying Jack with Hannah in front
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Georgia working at Liddiard mail room
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Georgia at Liddiard. She enjoyed her time working there.
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Georgia with co-worker Shara Pullin in the background.
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Welcome - come on in. Angel wing begonia taller than her.
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Her swing area
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Her birdbath
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Mama's backyard
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Some of many
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Pathway to her garden paradise
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Back patio
FROM THE FAMILY
Different types of Hibiscus and other flowers.
FROM THE FAMILY
Seat in peaceful setting
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Protection for tender plants
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More plants
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Beautiful plants
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Ready for Eastern Star night.