By Jim Meridith
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      Georganna Iles, 84 of Browns, Illinois passed away on December 18, 2021, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

      A private family service was held Wednesday, December22, at the Browns Cemetery. Burial will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, Illinois. Nic Wiseman will lead the service.

      Georganna Alka was born in Lick Prairie, Wabash County, Illinois to George H. and Florence (Baker) Alka on December 14, 1937. She attended Lick Prairie Grade School and Mt. Carmel High School. She married George W. Iles on February 9,1957 at Fortney United Methodist Church in Grayville, Illinois. She was a member of the Browns United Methodist Church. Along with being a farm wife, which in itself is a full-time job, she and George raised 5 children. When grandchildren came along, Georganna was in her element. Between children and grandchildren, she attended numerous T-Ball, soccer, softball, football, and basketball games. She could be heard at go-kart races, three and four-wheeler races, Pork Queen, twirling and tumbling competitions and lots of 4-H Fairs. She heard many band concerts and attended a lot of graduations and weddings. She was the grandma that wasn’t afraid to get muddy, pick out a goat, or camp in the back yard.

      Georganna was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Iles, her parents, her brother-in-law Ken Tombaugh, and her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Tom Shearer.

      Georganna is survived by one sister, Fern Tombaugh of Mt. Carmel, five children, Galen (Kathy) of Browns, Gary (Jane) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Gina of Browns, George David (Bev) of Browns, and Glen (Candace) of Browns. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Brandy (Robert), Travis (Tracey), Gage (Megan), Katie and Chloe Iles, and 6 great grandchildren, Alicia, Justin, Amaria, Georgia, Phoebe and Gentry Iles. She also leaves behind cherished niece and nephews.

      Memorials may be given to the Browns Cemetery and may be given through Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion Illinois, or any family member.

      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

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    1. Danielle Lankford Kimbrell / December 22, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      To the entire Iles family (and especially Chloe), I am so sorry for your loss. I know she loved you all and was such a great grandma! Thinking of the family at this time of year when it is especially hard to say goodbye to someone you love.

    2. Jim (Jamie) Hearne / December 22, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      What a wonderful, wonderful woman Goerganna was. I have very fond memories of her and George and the family as a kid. She was always very, very vivacious and a real go getter! Pretty much unstoppable. I only wish I had spent more time with her and George and the family when I was young and had the oppertunity.
      My heart goes out to Galen, Gary, Gina, George David, Glen and the rest of the family. What a true and fine quality family George and Georganna were and raised. They were one in a million. I just know that Georganna is with the lord today.Praise God.
      Love and God Bless always,

      Jim Hearne

    3. Cindy Owens / December 22, 2021 at 11:20 pm

      Sure going to miss you,you were a wonderful lady.

    4. Stephanie (Duncan) Marshall / December 23, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      I have a lot of memories of spending time at Georganna’s, jumping on the trampoline with Brandy and looking at her Barbie collection. Sending prayers for the family

    5. Sharrale Wills / December 24, 2021 at 7:25 am

      Blessed to have gotten the chance to know you. A very special lady, you will be truly missed.

      Sharrale Wills and family

    6. Jeff Huff / December 24, 2021 at 7:46 am

      So sorry to hear about your mom may God be with you 🙏

    7. Vera Vasudevan / December 27, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Georganna was a woman whos smile could light up a room. She is so clear in my memory. as are the children I knew so well. She made the world a better place.

      Vera Bunting Vasudevan

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