Georgia E. Otis

Georgia E. Otis, age 84 of Hastings passed away, Friday, October 5, 2012 at her residence.

She was born June 28, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Burl H. and Celia B. (Curtis) Will. Georgia attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1946. She married Paul Otis, Sr. on June 19, 1948. Georgia was employed by Gerald Epley CPA, in Kalamazoo and also worked part time for J-ad Graphics in Hastings.

She was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, WIBC, Michigan 600 Club and a founding member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Portage, Michigan. She was a Den-mother for the Cub Scouts of America. In her younger years she played softball. Georgia enjoyed knitting, crocheting, word searches, puzzles, pinochle, euchre and bowling. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Burt H. and Celia B. Will; husband of 52 years, Paul R. Otis Sr.; daughter, Linda A. Falconer; sisters: Grace (Robert) Howell, Barbara (Merle) Scott; brother, John (Thelma) Will.

She is survived by her sons: Alan (Teresa) Otis of West Bend, WI, Paul (Denise) Otis Jr. of Towanda, IL, Thomas (Virginia) Otis of Gobles, MI, Ronald Otis of Dripping Spring, TX; daughter, Elaine (Kevin) Hammontree of Hastings, MI; son-in-law, Butch Falconer; 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters: Helen Green, Mildred (Duane) Jarman, Joyce (Dewey) Criddle and brother, Neil (Josephine) Will.

Georgia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all.

Memorial Contributions:
1) First United Methodist Church
209 W. Green St.
Hastings, MI 49058

2) Pennock Hospice
1230 W. State St.
Hastings, MI 49058

Visitation:
Monday, October 8, 2012 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home

Memorial Service:
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Rev. David Nelson, officiating

Luncheon:
Immediately following services
First United Methodist Church