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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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