Celebrating the life of
Allene Wilkie George
December 17, 1925 - August 30, 2015
Allene Wilkie George, 89, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, Illinois daughter of Col. Lorne and Frances Anderson Wilkie. She grew up at Fort Screven, Tybee Island, Georgia where her father was stationed. She attended Savannah High School and graduated from Decatur Girls High School in 1943 after her family moved to Atlanta. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She joined the United States Cadet Nurses Corps and graduated from Nursing School in 1945. She was instrumental in starting the first Recovery Room at Emory University Hospital. She married her childhood sweetheart, Frank Vreeland George, Jr., on January 12, 1956.
Allene was always community minded. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Savannah since 1969, life member of Girl Scouts of the USA, member of Girl Scout Troop 15, served as troop leader, cookie chair, camp registration nurse and president of the Girl Scout Council of Savannah and an active member of the Savannah Chapter of the DAR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Col. Lorne Wilkie and Frances Anderson Wilkie, brothers, Robert Lorne Wilkie, Corporal Charles Edward Wilkie and sister, Lorraine Wilkie Mason.
Surviving are her husband, F. Vreeland George, Jr. of Savannah; children, Frances Arnsdorff (Glenn), Charles L. George (Holly), Lorne V. George (Sheila), Jennifer G. Hartenhoff (Larry); grandchildren, Karsen A. George, Frank V. George, III, Lilly S. George, Robert Jay Sutton, Jr. (Joy) and many cherished nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Savannah. Interment will follow in Beaufort National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, P.O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Lizella, Georgia 31052-1710, St. Joseph’s Hospital Alumni Association, 11705 Mercy Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419.
Jennifer and Lorne I just heard about your mom God bless each and every one of ya'll One day we'll all be together again, but until then your Mom will live on in your hearts We will keep ya'll in our prayers Billy
- Billy Saxon, Savannah, Ga
Dear Friends, I am saddened to learn of your great loss. Vree, I know you will miss Allene after being together so long. I will never forget our happy times at church, the ACC tournaments,and social events through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Edna Austin, Winston-Salem, NC
Jennifer, Fran and family, Mac and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Chrissie and Mac
- Chrissie Easterling Burriss, Savannah, GA
Fran & Family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Having gone thru this ourselves, we understand your feelings at this time. Time will heal the hurt but the happy memories will remain.
- Steven & Anne Arnsdorff, Richmond Hill, GA
Lorne & Sheila- I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. No words can express your pain, but I wish they at least console you. The beautiful soul that has departed, shall rest peacefully in heaven. May the sweet memories and love of the passed soul, give you strength and courage to see out these times.
- Guin Lundy, Statesboro, GA
Although I did not personally know Mrs. Wilkie George, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Dear family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs.George was a kind and wonderful lady. My deepest condolences to you, your family, and all who loved her. Lynn Lester
- Anderson, Richmond Hill, GA
I did not know Mrs. George but I graduated from Decatur Boys High in 1948.
- Jim McDonald, Savannah, GA
Jennifer and Lorne I just heard about your mom God bless each and every one of ya'll One day we'll all be together again, but until then your Mom will live on in your hearts We will keep ya'll in our prayers Billy
- Billy Saxon, Savannah, Ga
Dear Friends, I am saddened to learn of your great loss. Vree, I know you will miss Allene after being together so long. I will never forget our happy times at church, the ACC tournaments,and social events through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Edna Austin, Winston-Salem, NC
Jennifer, Fran and family, Mac and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Chrissie and Mac
- Chrissie Easterling Burriss, Savannah, GA
Fran & Family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Having gone thru this ourselves, we understand your feelings at this time. Time will heal the hurt but the happy memories will remain.
- Steven & Anne Arnsdorff, Richmond Hill, GA
Lorne & Sheila- I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. No words can express your pain, but I wish they at least console you. The beautiful soul that has departed, shall rest peacefully in heaven. May the sweet memories and love of the passed soul, give you strength and courage to see out these times.
- Guin Lundy, Statesboro, GA
Although I did not personally know Mrs. Wilkie George, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Dear family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs.George was a kind and wonderful lady. My deepest condolences to you, your family, and all who loved her. Lynn Lester
- Anderson, Richmond Hill, GA
I did not know Mrs. George but I graduated from Decatur Boys High in 1948.
- Jim McDonald, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
