In loving memory of

Georgia Ann Petty
February 21, 1947 - April 15, 2021

Georgia A. Petty
Creve Coeur - Georgia A. Petty, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at OSF St Francis in Peoria.
She was born on February 21, 1947 to George and Esther (Rade) Maple. They preceded her in death.
She married Jon Petty on June 10, 1973 in Mason County, IL. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Donald "Geno" Kalb Jr of Peoria, Georgia "GiGi" (Robert) Pierce of Topeka, Jona (David Duvall) Vacca of Lincoln, Cari (Robert) Towery of Havana, one sister, Jean Gambrel of AZ, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Starla Petty Howe, an infant son, Robert, one brother and one sister.
Georgia was a school bus driver for the Springfield School District and enjoyed her grandchildren, Fishing, needlepoint and knitting.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1pm at the Walkers Grove Cemetery in Easton, IL.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the St Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Jann Braun wrote on Apr 17, 2021:

"My dear friend Georgia....we knew each other over 40 years...bonded the moment we met and were lasting friends...even if we didn?t see each other for years at a time, when we spoke, it was like we were never apart. Feisty, direct, taking nothing off no one & fearless was one side ....loving, a heart of gold, protective, caring & giving and a great love for her family ..the other side. She told me many times about the love she had for her family and I so admired that. I will miss her terribly....already do. But knowing that she is with my mom right now makes it all better. I?m so sorry for your loss Jon and family....Jann"

Erma. Hopping wrote on Apr 17, 2021:

"Jon and family. I am so sorry you lost your beloved Georgia. In the time I knew her I could feel she loved her family and she was a warm and giving person. I wish I could have gotten to know her better but not long after we met ,Covid hit. May the love you shared as a family keep you going in the months ahead. There will always be a void but soon grief will turn to fond memories.. look forward to a time the Bible promises there will be no more death or sorrow.. you have my sympathy. Erma Hopping"