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Georgia Maurine <I>Epperson</I> Wright

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Georgia Maurine Epperson Wright

Birth
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
Death
21 Mar 2013 (aged 69)
Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Ashmore Township, Coles County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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CHARLESTON — Georgia Maurine (Epperson) Wright, 69, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at her home, with family at her side.

Georgia was born March 24, 1943 in Pekin, Illinois, daughter of George and Beatrice (Rhoden) Epperson. She is survived by her children: Brent R. Wright of Conroe, TX, Jan M. (Greg) Scholes of Charleston, and Adrian (Heather) Wright of La Mirada, CA; seven grandchildren: Molly Scholes, John Scholes, Jr., Tad Wright, Blayne Wright, Orchid Bingham-Wright, Storm Wright, and Oden Wright; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ray Epperson and Tom Epperson; one sister: Karen Deremiah; her caregiver and dear friend: Eric Lanphier; as well as several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: George Epperson, Jr.

Georgia was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston. She was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Georgia had worked at General Electric and Kraft Foods. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to many.

It was Georgia's wish that her body be cremated and no formal service be held. Inurnment of her ashes will be private. A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at a later date. Memorials in her honor may be directed to Lincolnland Hospice. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
CHARLESTON — Georgia Maurine (Epperson) Wright, 69, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at her home, with family at her side.

Georgia was born March 24, 1943 in Pekin, Illinois, daughter of George and Beatrice (Rhoden) Epperson. She is survived by her children: Brent R. Wright of Conroe, TX, Jan M. (Greg) Scholes of Charleston, and Adrian (Heather) Wright of La Mirada, CA; seven grandchildren: Molly Scholes, John Scholes, Jr., Tad Wright, Blayne Wright, Orchid Bingham-Wright, Storm Wright, and Oden Wright; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ray Epperson and Tom Epperson; one sister: Karen Deremiah; her caregiver and dear friend: Eric Lanphier; as well as several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: George Epperson, Jr.

Georgia was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston. She was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Georgia had worked at General Electric and Kraft Foods. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to many.

It was Georgia's wish that her body be cremated and no formal service be held. Inurnment of her ashes will be private. A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at a later date. Memorials in her honor may be directed to Lincolnland Hospice. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.


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