Mary Nell George

SAVANNAH - Mary Nell George, 79, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 11, 2010.
Born in Terrell County, GA on January 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Luella Ferguson. She was reared in Dawson, Georgia.
She married John A. George, Sr. in October of 1946, relocating to Savannah, Georgia in 1955 where she spent the remainder of her life. She was very successful in rearing her family of four sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Being the loving and caring person she was she served in numerous capacities at Riverside Baptist Church, especially with the two years olds in the nursery department. Her greatest attribute was the love and devotion she bestowed upon her family, always keeping their interest in mind before herself.
Mrs. George was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, three brothers, Ralph Ferguson, Carroll Ferguson, and Reid Ferguson, and one sister, Theresa Dixon.
Survivors include four sons, John A. George, Jr. Debbie of Richmond Hill, GA, Donald C. George Beth Fulcher of Savannah, GA, Joseph D. George Cindy of Richmond Hill, GA, and Scott A. George Connie of Garden City, GA; two sisters, Lucille Gilbert of Dawson, GA and Myra Sawyer of Morgan, GA; thirteen grandchildren, Chris George, Alex George, Neil George, Dianna George, Jody George, Scott George, Craig George, Bryan George, Jennifer George, Suzanne Bridges, Emily George, Julie McCarthy, and Brian Cartee; nine great-grandchildren and a host of extended family, nieces, nephews, and dear friends, all of whom will miss her greatly.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park West.
Pallbearers will be Chris George, Alex George, Craig George, Brian Cartee, Bryan George, and Scott George.