1935
2011
Georgia Dempsey, age 76, of Walbridge, formerly of Northwood, climbed the stairway to Heaven on Friday, August 12, 2011. She was born the oldest of 4 daughters on July 9, 1935, in Pikeville, KY. to Flain and Alpha (Bowling) Ratliff. On April 26, 1952, Georgia married the love of her life Roy Dempsey Jr. She retired from St. Charles-Mercy Hospital in 1989 after 16 yrs. of service in the dietary department. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Old Regular Baptist Church in South Rockwood, MI. In her spare time Georgia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her "Babies".
She is survived by her 5 children: Roger (Sandy), Keith (Deb), Betty (Don) Blackledge, Wanda (Russ) Warnke, and Mary Dempsey, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and sisters: Etta Moore and Jetta Grant; brothers and sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews; faithful canine companion, Baby as well as many extended family. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Roy, infant sister; Wanda and daughter-in-law; Charlene Dempsey.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 4-9 P.M. and Monday from 2-9 P.M. in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home 701 N. Main St. Walbridge (419-666-3121) where evening church services will be conducted on both Sunday and Monday from 6:30-7:30pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in the funeral home at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Those planning an expression in Georgia's name are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Rose of Sharon Church. The family extends a special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Georgia's nurse Sherry and aide Danielle. Thoughts and prayers to the family may be made online at www.witzlershankfh.com.
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September 1, 2011
sandy dempsey
life will never be the same again , without you mom ! roger & i , will do every thing to keep you and dads legacy alive ! always in my prayers and thoughts forever. god bless our whole family .
September 1, 2011
Blaine. And. Lexi. Middlebrooks. ey
may you rest so peacefully , grandma &grandpa dempsey! we will miss you so much , until we meet again, all our love & prayers ! blaine and dempsey middlebrooks .
August 18, 2011
Sorry for your lost. She was a good neighbor. Lutes Family
August 16, 2011
Paul Grigson
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 15, 2011
Dempsey Family, so sorry for your loss, I really enjoyed your mom and her sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, mike and JanNell Patronik.
August 15, 2011
Meilssa McCall
Aunt Georgia and Uncle Jr were very special folks and an inspiration to all. They are together forever now in Heaven. Though we cannot be there in person, you all are in our prayers and thoughts in Texas! Love and hugs, Jimmy, Betty, James, Melissa, and Roy McCall
August 15, 2011
Georgia Bieber
Keith, deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 14, 2011
Eva Linver
Etta (Aunt sue) and Jetta (Mom),and Teresa...
Sorry to hear of your Loss..
The Linver's
Jay,Eva, Emily and Haley
August 14, 2011
Mary and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
~Jamie Chipps (Katakis)
August 14, 2011
Our deepest sympathy and with fond memories, Sami & Tom Faykosh
August 14, 2011
Gwen Chandler Gregory
Dempsey Family our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your Mother, have many wonderful memories of her from St. Charles Hospital....Gwen and the Chandler Family
August 14, 2011
Shawn & Jeri Aiello
To the entire Dempsey family, We are so sorry for your loss.
August 13, 2011
Lake Twp. Medic 50
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dempsey family. You will be missed Georgia. From all the crews at Lake Township Medic 50
August 13, 2011
Mary, Wanda, Betty, Keith, and Roger, May your wonderful memories help heal the hurt your heart is feeling. All in time your heart will heal but the love you all had will remain forever. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Teresa, Mark and family.
August 13, 2011
We feel honored to have known such a great lady. Georgia will be sorely missed.
Denver & Lorene Profitt
August 13, 2011
Debbie O'Neal
Love and prayers go out to your family. You were truly a wonderful women and loved by your whole family. Peace be with you as you journey to meet your true love in heaven.
August 13, 2011
Mary and Jim Meach
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
August 12, 2011
Sending you Thoughts and Prayers on the loss of your Mother from the Staff of Witzler-Shank
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