Obituary of Georgia Sizemore

Georgia Lucille Woolum was born in Monroe on June 29, 1941 from the union of the late Edgar Woolum and the late Julia Mae (Bitler) Woolum. Georgia married the love of her life, Donald Sizemore on October 27, 1964 in Toledo. For more than seventeen years she worked in long-term care first as a Nurse's Aide at Frenchtown Convalescent Center, and then as a Housekeeper for Medilodge retiring in 2003. Georgia more than anything was the devoted matriarch of the family. Most of the time she was happy-go-lucky and generous, but when she was passionate about something she could be quite headstrong. Georgia was an excellent cook and had many mouth-watering delicatessens including: chili, hush puppies, biscuits and gravy, fish, and Italian Dishes like spaghetti. She loved to spend time with the grandchildren and always looked forward to Summer gatherings at Dawn's home and family holiday bashes. Georgia had a heart of gold, and when parting ways with her family made sure she walked them right to their car. In her free time, Georgia loved to play bingo and always kept up on her daily soap operas. Georgia, age 74, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. In addition to her parents and husband of thirty-nine years, her passing was preceded by daughter and son-in-law: Darlene (Allen) Schnieder; great grandchildren: Aden Rigsby and Charles Hetzel; and brothers: Norm, John, and Bobby Jo Woolum. To cherish her memory, Georgia leaves two daughters: Amy Sizemore of Monroe and Dawn Sizemore (Mark Pardeike) of Carleton; three sons: John and Jason Sizemore of Monroe and Jody (Kelly) Sizemore of Flat Rock; two stepsons: Ernest (Shirley) Sizemore of Norfolk, Virginia and Robert (Denise) Sizemore of Monroe; two sisters: Emilee Westerhouse of Port Charlotte, Florida and Imogene Svendsen of Monroe; sixteen grandchildren: John Thorne, Charity and Chastity Sizemore, Paul, Michael, Nicole, and Joshua Rigsby, James Jr., Amanda, Sara, and Kathren Hetzel, Jessica, Aaron, and Steven Gilmore, Taylor Patrick and Gwendolyn Parker; sixteen great grandchildren with one on the way; and her Pit Bull: Gage. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734)384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Monday, January 25 also at Merkle's. Burial will follow at Roselawn. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.