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Georgeanna R. Phelps

1935 - 2013

Georgeanna R. Phelps obituary, 1935-2013, Homosassa, FL

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

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Wilder Funeral Home

4890 South Suncoast Blvd

Homosassa, Florida

Georgeanna Phelps Obituary

Georgeanna R. Phelps, 78, of Homosassa, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at her home. A native of St. Petersburg, she was born March 3, 1935, to Lawrence and Geraldine (Ash) Michael, one of two children. In her working life, she served as a lab technician in several physician's offices and moved here in 1969 from Clearwater. Mrs. Phelps was a founding member of Springbusters, and along with many volunteers and members of her family, was directly responsible for the opening of the Bluebird Springs in Homosassa. Georgeanna was also a founding member of WeCare Food Pantry as well as a member of the Homosassa Civic Club and the Southwest Citrus Democrat Club.
Mrs. Phelps is survived by her four children, Christian "Fred" Lutz (Lori), Perry, Dawn Smith (Lynn), Omaha, Neb., Robert "Ed" Phelps Jr. (Nicole), Homosassa and Taylor Phelps (Pam), Homosassa; sister, Virginia Jackson, Brooksville; cousin, Craig Marlett, Crystal River; grandchildren, Stephanie, Steven, Sharisse, Tarin, Travis, Nicole, Devin, Lee, Sawyer, Amanda, Logan and Cheyenne; and great-grandchildren, Summer, Shawna, Alexis, Madisyn, Brayden, Christian, MacKenzie and Austin. Georgeanna was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Robert E. Lee Phelps Sr., Oct. 13, 2005.
Funeral Services will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. Interment will follow at Galilee Cemetery in Chiefland at 3 p.m. Friends will be received from 10:30 until time of service at Wilder Funeral Home. www.wilderfuneral.com.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Aug. 15, 2013.
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Georgeanna was a great friend to me and a fine person. She made a mark for good in this world.
Johnette Loefgren,(her niece)

johnette loefgren

September 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nora Dollar

August 21, 2013

As we are never ready for loss please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers..

Jody & Bill Dalbow

August 19, 2013

Georgeanna was a tireless champion for the Homosassa Community. Her efforts, along with the Springbusters, to restore Bluebird Springs showed true passion and dedication. She will be missed.

Karen Barnett

August 18, 2013

Our condolences and best regards to the family and friends of Georgeanna, a very kind and considerate lady.

Renee Christopher-McPheeters and family

August 17, 2013

I am very thankful to have known Georgeanna. Such a wonderful woman and trooper. Her & Robert's memory will always be in their accomplishments here.

Theresa Waldron

August 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Hogan

August 16, 2013

To Fred & Dawn:
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing...she was a great lady and loved Homosassa!

Maura Wood

August 15, 2013

I didn't know Mrs. Phelps as well as her friends or family, but when I would see her and talk to her she was always kind and had a sweet smile. To Taylor, Pam and family, my deepest sympathy.

Janice Tibbetts

August 15, 2013

So sorry to hear about her home-going. Prayers of comfort for the family. RIP, Georgeanna....

Louise Kelley

August 15, 2013

Georgeanna was a great person. I will miss her. Prayers & sympathies.

Mike Gudis

August 15, 2013

Georgeanna was a very best friend to me and the beautiful environment of Citrus County. She will be sorely missed. Others need to pick up the torch she and Robert and their children held for so many years.

Helen Spivey

August 15, 2013

I am at a loss for words it seems god is cruel,he is not she will suffer no more.She is with her love and i bet he is getting the whatfor cause he left this earth with out her.citrus county will miss her !Taylor,Ed,Dawn and Fred my thoughts and prayers are with you,she loved you all dearly !!love val (SPRINGBUSTER).

Valorie Lyles

August 15, 2013

You will be missed by your family, blood and extended. I loved you as if you were my own. Rest easy Grandma Phelps <3

Lea Bins

August 15, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathy.

GREG and CHRISTI Worth

August 14, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Staff of Wilder Funeral Home

August 13, 2013

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