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Georgia Witt Obituary
Georgia Christ Kolaras Witt, 64, passed away on Thursday. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Georgia spent most of her adult life in Freeport, IL working at Freeport Memorial Hospital in the operating room as a nurse from 1979 to 2004. She also attended New Beginnings Church in Rock City, IL. In 2004 Georgia moved to Angier, NC., where she worked at Dorothea Dix Hospital and Harnett County Correctional Facility. While in North Carolina she attended Fellowship of Christ Church in Cary and most recently Manna Capitol Area Church in Willow Spring. She is survived by her mother, Edith Lynne Kolaras of Hope Valley, Rhode Island; daughter, Jodi Witt-Bailey and husband, Thomas of Angier; grandson, Cameron Witt; son, Matthew T. Witt and wife, Irene of Ellijay, GA; sisters, Mary C. Johnston and husband, Charlie of Denver, CO; Elaine C. Willougby and husband, Paul of Winthrop, Maine and her brother, Jim Kolaras and wife, Deborah of Manchester, NH. Georgia is preceded in death by her father, Christ George Kolaras and her brother, George C. Kolaras.
The family is going to have a service of remembrance at a later date to celebrate Georgia's life. Condolences may be made to bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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for Georgia Witt
Mary Johnston
February 14, 2020
Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about you & all the precious times we shared together! I miss you so much & the hole in my heat is deep. But knowing you are with our Father gives me great joy too!
Colleen Dornink
February 25, 2016
Jodie, Matt & families:
My deepest sympathy to you on the death of your Mom.
She was a wonderful co-worker to me in the OR.
She will be remembered always for her beautiful smile & kind heart.
May she now have the peace she so deserves.
Naomi Dotzel
February 24, 2016
Georgia you were always a calm in the storm. I will never forget our trip together out East. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and friend. My sympathy family and friends.
sheryl avant
February 24, 2016
Condolence to the Family May God's grace comfort and keep you all at this time
Mary Johnston
February 23, 2016
Georgia was my best friend, the one I shared my heart with and my deep love. As my sister, we talked about everything, laughed, cried, dreamed . I will forever miss her. She was a godly women who blessed the lives if all who knew her.
Adrienne Mooney
February 23, 2016
I will miss my friend Georgia. She was a sweet person full of energy and spontanaity. She was always positive and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Be at peace, love to you.
Thomas Bailey
February 22, 2016
Mom you have touched my heart in so many ways.. Our conversations we had and the advice you always shared meant so much and the way you were always there for us no matter what.. Dance away mom with Jesus cause someday we will all be there dancing too
Jodi
February 22, 2016
We miss you mom. Cameron misses his Grammie. He wants you to come play with him. He wonders if you and Wylie are playing in heaven.
Sharon Smith-Persinger
February 22, 2016
Georgia, thank you for all you did for all of us "kids" at the farm. You were always such a sweet and bubbly lady. You are a great example of love, patience and kindness to us all. My deepest condolences to you Matt and Jodi, we grew up together and I wish I could hug you both. You are both wonderful adults because of the love of your mother Georgia.
Mary Burns
February 21, 2016
Rest in peace Georgia. You will be missed greatly.
Ray Samuel McLeod
February 21, 2016
Sending my deepest condolences to family of our dear Sis Georgia
May the Heavenly Father overshadow you with His Shalom xx
Brigid and Jim Brausen
February 21, 2016
Jodi, you and your family are in my prayers. Love you.
Lori Jilderda
February 20, 2016
I am pondering away with God, can see you dancing with Jesus:)Love The Jilderda's
February 20, 2016
Georgia were are going to miss you alott, Now your dancing with Jesus happy and Whole Love Jilderda's:)
JoAnne Jeffrey
February 20, 2016
I knew Georgia for almost 40 years and she was such a loving, giving friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and her many friends. Sending you prayers to comfort and strengthen you and lots of love. Waiting for the glorious day when we will see her again in Heaven.
Rachel D. Garza
February 20, 2016
Georgia my friend and dear sister in Yahshua our Lord and Savior. You will and are missed. But your passion for life,your love for people and your heart of worship will always ring as music in my heart till we meet again. I will miss our phone calls,time of laughter, praying together. Till we meet again know that you touch many lives and those lives are blessed because of your heart of being a true servant to all you met. I will carry on in our prayers for all your love ones and your sweet little grandson that was the beat of your heart. R.I.P
Mark & Rita Watkins
February 20, 2016
Our condolences to the family. Your all in our prayers. Peace be still. Amen!
Joy and Paul Gray
February 20, 2016
Love and prayers to the family and friends of our dear Georgia. She was truly a bright light of the Heavenly Father Yahweh living on earth for a time. All who knew her were blessed by her radiant countenance, joy and love for people. Georgia you will be missed greatly, but we will see you again in the New Jerusalem where Yahshua reigns and we will live forever!!!
Anderson Tara
February 20, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Georgia and always thought she was so kind. Take peace and know that Georgia was greeted by all the saints of the world.. She is now free of pain with a new mind and body. One day your chains will link again and she will be there to greet you into the heavenly kingdom.
Teresa West
February 20, 2016
Praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead for your family. Mrs. Georgia Witt will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a great lady.
Jodi Witt-Bailey
February 20, 2016
Mom, I really miss you. I wish you could have stayed with us alot longer. I wish you could have remained healthy and energetic. We all really love you. Cameron misses his Grammie so much. You touched so many lives. "Tell your heart to beat again." --Danny Gokey
Pastor Mark D. Vlad
February 20, 2016
We send our deepest love,condolence and prayers of comfort to all of Georgia's family. Georgia was a long time friend and sister in our Lord and Savior Yahshua.She has left us all with her integerty for her love of life and joy. We miss her deeply. Pastor Mark D.Vlad and Alice Vlad of New Beginnings Church,Rock City, IL.
Ed & Debbie Milliken
February 20, 2016
May the peace God be with you and also with your families and friends.
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