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Georgia Acker Obituary

Georgia A. Acker Passed away March 28, 2011 after a seven year journey with cancer. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. Georgia, daughter of James and Ruby Holden was born August 10, 1943 in Globe-Miami, Arizona. As a long time resident and community member in the Town of Marana, she was known as the "face of the Marana post office" and through a host of civic based activities that she loved. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Georgia was always bright and kind but never afraid to ask the right questions. Her love and support of family, friends and community will long be remembered and dearly missed. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joe Acker; daughter, Kelley Abrahams (Ken); son, Marc Acker; sister, Agnes Wiggins (David) and brother, John Holden. A "celebration" of Georgia's life will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marana Senior Center, 13250 N. Lon Adams Rd. Contributions in memory of Georgia may be given to one of these organizations: Marana Community Christian Church Children's Bible Fund, Ironwood Pig Sanctuary or Marana Senior Center. Arrangements entrusted to DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Apr. 3 to Apr. 10, 2011.

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Milt Jacobs

March 29, 2021

Georgia was and still is Joes anchor

April 23, 2011

Sorry to hear about Georgia My thoughts are with you Rita Barnett Manzer

April 23, 2011

Dear Mr. Acker
Sorry for your loss -Have appreciated your wife and your memories that you have provided for me. Hope all goes well for you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Susie Barnett Cohen Class of '77 MHS

Jackie Janesky

April 16, 2011

Dear Joe I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Rachel Gastellum

April 13, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

April 11, 2011

Dear Marc and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am sorry for your loss.
Ginny Shaw
(Tortolita Middle School)

Gladys Lybeck

April 11, 2011

My thoughts are with you.

David Thoma

April 10, 2011

Mr. Acker, I am so sorry to hear of your wifes passing. I remember when you had a few of us over to your house and she served summer sausage and cheese. It was great. She had a great smile and it was easy to see the love you had for her in your eyes.
David Thoma ('69)

Jeff, Lisa, Justin, Preston,Austin Williams

April 10, 2011

"Dear Joe and family we are so sorry for you loss and our prayers are with you." Jeff

Shirley Macey

April 10, 2011

I am so sad to hear of Georgia's passing, she was such a great gal, I have been going to the Marana P O for 20 years and she always had a smile and served her clients with such grace.

Janice E Mitich

April 10, 2011

Dear Joe & Family;

Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. No matter how rushed or tired I was when going to the post office, her beautiful smile would brightened any day. She gently touched so many lives, and will be greatly missed.

My mother fought cancer for over ten years and my dad passed just four months after being diagnosed with lung cancer, so I can relate to Georgia's and your courageous journey.

May God hold you all in His arms and may loving memories help heal your sorrow. You are in my prayers. Janice Mitich

Ken Reed

April 9, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I was a high school classmate at Miami High. I remember Georgia's great smile and cheery disposition.

Milt Jacobs

April 7, 2011

I have memories of you guys in married housing at ASC in the old barrics and you coming over to smoke at the dorm. I am sorry for your loss and she will be missed by all.

Janet Warnes-Williams

April 5, 2011

To the Acker Family!!

So sorry about your loss. May God be with all of you during this time.

April 5, 2011

Joe, Mark, and Kelly
Dave and I want you to know that we grieve with you in Georgia's passing. She was graceful and caring, even when she was hurting. We will miss her and hope that your thoughts are peaceful ones for her.

Dave and Karen Santa Maria, Pinon, AZ

Lynn (Shaw) Glover

April 4, 2011

Joe, Mark Kelley and family so sorry to hear about your loss of Georgia. She was always such an inspiration to life. Always a smile and ask how everyone was. Sweet person even when my mother passed away. God be with all of you.She will be greatly missed.

Faith Paddock

April 4, 2011

To all of you, John and I send our deepest sympathies. I remember Georgia as being one of the first people I met when we moved to Marana when Clay, Tracey, Kelley an d Marc were just little guys and played together everyday, and caught the bus together. We are both so sorry for your loss. We are leaving this day for California, so are also sorry we won't be here for the memorial service. Cookie and John Paddock God Bless

Doug Rotolo

April 4, 2011

Joe, Marc and Kelley--Please accept my deepest condolences for your recent loss.I can still remember Georgia's beautiful persona watching the kids play ball at Marana JHS in the late 1970's.

Linda Miller

April 4, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Georgia. My memories of her were from the post office and when we shared aerobic classes together with Marlyn and the "girls" at the Marana Senior Center years ago. We always had such a great time, laughing and trying to all stay in step together. My condolences to all of the family, she will be truly missed.

April 4, 2011

Dear Joe, Kelley, and Mark, You know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our hope is that we always remember Georgia and the wonderful person that she was. May she rest in peace.

Cassandra "Sandy" Horton

April 3, 2011

To Joe, Marc, and Kelly, I send my deepest sympathies and may God be with you during this time. I send lots of warm thoughts, my thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2011

I remember Georgia as one of my sweet and fun childhood friends who let us come by her house to watch Mickey Mouse Club after school each week .
To Joe and family , may God gently carry you through this time of sadness. Cathy Wakefield Ellis (Mansfield, Tx)

April 3, 2011

Georgia was one of the most positive individuals I have known. I worked several years with her at the Marana Post Office. She was always upbeat and full of energy with such a great laugh. There is not another who could touch her generosity.
Karen L. Wilson

Evelyn Sigafus

April 3, 2011

My deepest condolences go out to you,Joe, and the family on the loss of Georgia. I taught math with you at the old Marana High School in the late 60's. May your memories give you strength at this time.

April 3, 2011

If there were more people like georgia in the world today, things would be much brighter. We will miss her dearly. Joe and Georgia we love you both. God bless to all of you. Mickey and Jennifer Dickson

Holly

April 3, 2011

Georgia was one of the first people who made me feel like a member of the "Old Marana" community... she always remembered me when I came to the post office, and was a bright part of my day. So sorry for your (our!) loss.

Dewey and Cindy Hulsey

April 3, 2011

Her bright smile and warm greetings will be missed.

Sandra and Norman Patton

April 3, 2011

We have known Georgia since the 60's involved with so many activities together. She always had a positive view about life and her sunny smile could make your day. Our sympathies go to Joe, Kelly, Marc and the rest of her family. We know that she will leave a deep, empty space in the lives of all who loved her.

Gail Lucchesi

April 3, 2011

I remember Georgia's smile every time I went into the post office. I'm sorry to hear about her . God bless her family.

April 3, 2011

I have so many fond memories of visits with Georgia and of her help when I was in high school. It warms my heart to think of them and I am blessed to have them. She will be greatly missed in the community. Love and blessing to Joe, Kelley, and Marc.

Abran Sotelo

April 3, 2011

Very nice lady and sad about the loss...

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