Maxine (O'Linger)'s Obituary
Maxine O?Linger George, 74 of Scottsboro, Al. went to meet her heavenly Father on Saturday, April 2, 2005.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Gus J. George, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bose O?Linger Sr., Sisters Pauline Grider, and Louise Amaya, Brother Jerry O?Linger and grandson Jonathan Phillip George.
Maxine is survived by her two loving sons, Michael Gus George of West Monroe, La. And Phillip Gus George of Hattiesburg, Ms. Her Grandsons Gus Michael George of Monroe, La. And Colin Michael Browder of West Monroe, La. Her Granddaughter Janna Brooke George of Austin, TX. Her sisters Sybil Durham of Huntsville, Al., Virginia Guerra of Scottsboro, Al. her Brothers Bose O?Linger Jr. of Scottsboro, Al. John O?Linger of Scottsboro, Al. Billy O?Linger Fackler, Al. and Eddie O?Linger.
The whole family sincerely thanks Trudy George, Anne Williams and Virginia for their tireless effort in the support and care of Maxine in her final days.
Maxine was loved by everyone who ever really knew her. She served her family and country by being the rock behind one of the finest career Marines to ever serve. She married Lt. Col. Gus J. George in 1951, after he fought in the major battles in the South Pacific during World War II.
Maxine had Michael, their first son, when Gus was in Korea in 1953, and Phillip, their second son in 1955. Gus continued through the ranks and retired from the USMC in 1974.
Maxine cherished their love and union of 38 years and took care of Gus for over 5 years, after a major Stroke, until his death in 1989.
Her devotion to her family was unconditional and neverending until her passing on Saturday.
She leaves a void in the lives of all who knew and loved her, but will always be in their hearts and sprits, and bring a smile with every memory.
No grandmother ever loved her grandchildren, Jonathan, Janna, Gus and Colin more. They will miss her wonderful holiday meals and special warm hugs.
We will miss you forever, Maxine and will see you in Heaven as God wills it.
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