Marguerite Ann Hope George, 93, a resident of Magnolia, MS (the Progress community) passed away March 31, 2020 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS.
Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2020 from 10 AM until services at 12 Noon at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Rev. Scott Kennedy will officiate and burial will be at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. George was born November 28, 1926 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late R.C. and Maggie Ann Adams Hope.
She was a lifetime active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church as long as her health allowed and will be interred there, next to her husband of 45 years, James S. George and her youngest child, William Emmett "Billy" George. She loved to read, to visit with the elderly and/or sick and in later years, she discovered playing UNO, Phase 10 and other games with her pals on Thursday nights.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James S. George; her youngest son, William "Billy" George; two sisters, Dorothy Hope Guy and Willie Creed Hope Goings; her brothers, Kenneth, twins, Alva and Otis, and Nolan Hope. She was also preceded in death by her special sons-in-law, Jack J. Rey, Jr. and John Richard "Rick" Rimes, Jr. as well as many wonderful family members and special friends.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Linda George Rimes, James Michael George (Kate), and Carolyn George Dixon Rey all of the Progress Community, Magnolia, MS; her loving grandchildren, John R. Rimes, III (Angie) of Texas, Angela Rimes Johnson Melton (Richie) of Gulfport, Justin William Rimes (Amanda) and Joshua James Rimes (Whitney), of Magnolia; Chris and William George both of Florida, Beth Chmielewski (Brandon) of Louisiana; Eddie N. Dixon (April) of McComb, also her great grandchildren, Michael D. Johnson, Jr. (Ashley), Chandler B. Johnson, Gage C. Johnson, of Magnolia, Slade R. Johnson, twins, Kaymon and Kinsley Melton, of Gulfport; Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Brody Rimes, of Magnolia; Cassidy, Rantley and baby Eva Rimes, of Magnolia; one step great-grandson, Jonathon Salazar (Brittany) of Texas and their children; Jay, Trent, Priscilla Rose and Braydon Salazar; great-grandchildren, James B. Dixon (Renae), Britney Everett, of Magnolia, Erica Dixon, Angelika Dixon, and Leah Dixon, Gage and Asher Bradley of McComb; great-great grandchildren, Remi and Jon Maddox Johnson, of Magnolia; and Ainsley Everett of Magnolia.
She is also survived by one brother, John Donald Hope (Marsha) in Harahan, LA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris and William George, John III, Justin and Josh Rimes and Chandler Johnson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2020 from 10 AM until services at 12 Noon at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Rev. Scott Kennedy will officiate and burial will be at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. George was born November 28, 1926 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late R.C. and Maggie Ann Adams Hope.
She was a lifetime active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church as long as her health allowed and will be interred there, next to her husband of 45 years, James S. George and her youngest child, William Emmett "Billy" George. She loved to read, to visit with the elderly and/or sick and in later years, she discovered playing UNO, Phase 10 and other games with her pals on Thursday nights.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James S. George; her youngest son, William "Billy" George; two sisters, Dorothy Hope Guy and Willie Creed Hope Goings; her brothers, Kenneth, twins, Alva and Otis, and Nolan Hope. She was also preceded in death by her special sons-in-law, Jack J. Rey, Jr. and John Richard "Rick" Rimes, Jr. as well as many wonderful family members and special friends.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Linda George Rimes, James Michael George (Kate), and Carolyn George Dixon Rey all of the Progress Community, Magnolia, MS; her loving grandchildren, John R. Rimes, III (Angie) of Texas, Angela Rimes Johnson Melton (Richie) of Gulfport, Justin William Rimes (Amanda) and Joshua James Rimes (Whitney), of Magnolia; Chris and William George both of Florida, Beth Chmielewski (Brandon) of Louisiana; Eddie N. Dixon (April) of McComb, also her great grandchildren, Michael D. Johnson, Jr. (Ashley), Chandler B. Johnson, Gage C. Johnson, of Magnolia, Slade R. Johnson, twins, Kaymon and Kinsley Melton, of Gulfport; Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Brody Rimes, of Magnolia; Cassidy, Rantley and baby Eva Rimes, of Magnolia; one step great-grandson, Jonathon Salazar (Brittany) of Texas and their children; Jay, Trent, Priscilla Rose and Braydon Salazar; great-grandchildren, James B. Dixon (Renae), Britney Everett, of Magnolia, Erica Dixon, Angelika Dixon, and Leah Dixon, Gage and Asher Bradley of McComb; great-great grandchildren, Remi and Jon Maddox Johnson, of Magnolia; and Ainsley Everett of Magnolia.
She is also survived by one brother, John Donald Hope (Marsha) in Harahan, LA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris and William George, John III, Justin and Josh Rimes and Chandler Johnson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Marguerite Ann Hope George, 93, a resident of Magnolia, MS (the Progress community) passed away March 31, 2020 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS.
Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2020 from 10 AM until services at 12 Noon at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Rev. Scott Kennedy will officiate and burial will be at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. George was born November 28, 1926 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late R.C. and Maggie Ann Adams Hope.
She was a lifetime active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church as long as her health allowed and will be interred there, next to her husband of 45 years, James S. George and her youngest child, William Emmett "Billy" George. She loved to read, to visit with the elderly and/or sick and in later years, she discovered playing UNO, Phase 10 and other games with her pals on Thursday nights.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James S. George; her youngest son, William "Billy" George; two sisters, Dorothy Hope Guy and Willie Creed Hope Goings; her brothers, Kenneth, twins, Alva and Otis, and Nolan Hope. She was also preceded in death by her special sons-in-law, Jack J. Rey, Jr. and John Richard "Rick" Rimes, Jr. as well as many wonderful family members and special friends.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Linda George Rimes, James Michael George (Kate), and Carolyn George Dixon Rey all of the Progress Community, Magnolia, MS; her loving grandchildren, John R. Rimes, III (Angie) of Texas, Angela Rimes Johnson Melton (Richie) of Gulfport, Justin William Rimes (Amanda) and Joshua James Rimes (Whitney), of Magnolia; Chris and William George both of Florida, Beth Chmielewski (Brandon) of Louisiana; Eddie N. Dixon (April) of McComb, also her great grandchildren, Michael D. Johnson, Jr. (Ashley), Chandler B. Johnson, Gage C. Johnson, of Magnolia, Slade R. Johnson, twins, Kaymon and Kinsley Melton, of Gulfport; Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Brody Rimes, of Magnolia; Cassidy, Rantley and baby Eva Rimes, of Magnolia; one step great-grandson, Jonathon Salazar (Brittany) of Texas and their children; Jay, Trent, Priscilla Rose and Braydon Salazar; great-grandchildren, James B. Dixon (Renae), Britney Everett, of Magnolia, Erica Dixon, Angelika Dixon, and Leah Dixon, Gage and Asher Bradley of McComb; great-great grandchildren, Remi and Jon Maddox Johnson, of Magnolia; and Ainsley Everett of Magnolia.
She is also survived by one brother, John Donald Hope (Marsha) in Harahan, LA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris and William George, John III, Justin and Josh Rimes and Chandler Johnson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2020 from 10 AM until services at 12 Noon at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Rev. Scott Kennedy will officiate and burial will be at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. George was born November 28, 1926 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late R.C. and Maggie Ann Adams Hope.
She was a lifetime active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church as long as her health allowed and will be interred there, next to her husband of 45 years, James S. George and her youngest child, William Emmett "Billy" George. She loved to read, to visit with the elderly and/or sick and in later years, she discovered playing UNO, Phase 10 and other games with her pals on Thursday nights.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James S. George; her youngest son, William "Billy" George; two sisters, Dorothy Hope Guy and Willie Creed Hope Goings; her brothers, Kenneth, twins, Alva and Otis, and Nolan Hope. She was also preceded in death by her special sons-in-law, Jack J. Rey, Jr. and John Richard "Rick" Rimes, Jr. as well as many wonderful family members and special friends.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Linda George Rimes, James Michael George (Kate), and Carolyn George Dixon Rey all of the Progress Community, Magnolia, MS; her loving grandchildren, John R. Rimes, III (Angie) of Texas, Angela Rimes Johnson Melton (Richie) of Gulfport, Justin William Rimes (Amanda) and Joshua James Rimes (Whitney), of Magnolia; Chris and William George both of Florida, Beth Chmielewski (Brandon) of Louisiana; Eddie N. Dixon (April) of McComb, also her great grandchildren, Michael D. Johnson, Jr. (Ashley), Chandler B. Johnson, Gage C. Johnson, of Magnolia, Slade R. Johnson, twins, Kaymon and Kinsley Melton, of Gulfport; Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Brody Rimes, of Magnolia; Cassidy, Rantley and baby Eva Rimes, of Magnolia; one step great-grandson, Jonathon Salazar (Brittany) of Texas and their children; Jay, Trent, Priscilla Rose and Braydon Salazar; great-grandchildren, James B. Dixon (Renae), Britney Everett, of Magnolia, Erica Dixon, Angelika Dixon, and Leah Dixon, Gage and Asher Bradley of McComb; great-great grandchildren, Remi and Jon Maddox Johnson, of Magnolia; and Ainsley Everett of Magnolia.
She is also survived by one brother, John Donald Hope (Marsha) in Harahan, LA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris and William George, John III, Justin and Josh Rimes and Chandler Johnson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
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