Obituary of Georgia Marie Dafney

Georgia Marie Stephens was born on October 13, 1940 in Boyd Hill, Lafayette County, Arkansas. She was born from the union of the late George Stephens and Vernell (Jamison) Stephens. Georgia graduated from Wynn High School 1958. At an early age Georgia became a member of St. James Baptist Church. She would marry Curtis Dafney Sr. in 1958 and they moved to Monroe, Michigan. The couple would share in the birth of six children: Curtis Jr., Jackie, Rosie, Barbara, Tanika, and Davidle. She later received her licensed practical nursing certificate. Georgia loved caring for others and she spent more than thirty years in long-term care first at the Monroe Care Center and then transferring to Frenchtown Nursing Home. Her energy was remarkable and she always put other’s needs ahead of her own. Georgia was very supportive of all the neighborhood children. She seemed to be a mother to all, often taking them to the local drive-in. She stayed active as a cheerleader and dancer, enjoying a great game of baseball. She was known for her craftiness; enjoying sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Georgia Marie Dafney, age 76, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Medilodge of Monroe. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her brothers: George Stephens Jr. and Willie D. Jamison, and her sister: Janie Mae Thomas. To cherish her memory she leaves her husband: Curtis Dafney Sr.; her children: Curtis (Beverly) Dafney Jr. of Texarkana, Texas, Jacqueline Dafney of Monroe, Rosie Dafney-Ayler of Aurora, Colorado, Barbara Dafney-Hughes of Monroe, Tanika Dafney-Ejimady of Monroe and Davidle Dafney of Erie, Michigan; sisters: Ruth L. Turner of Lancaster, CA, Nellie M. Baker of Hespera, CA, Rose M. Jamison of Victorville, CA, Karen(Frank) Ingram of Victorville, CA and Willie J. Jamison of Tulsa, Ok; brothers: Earl D. Jamison of Carlsbad, CA, and Louis (Lois) L. Stephens of San Diego, CA; an aunt: Ethel Mae Jackson of Texarkana, TX; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends may gather on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00am also at Merkle’s with Reverend Harold Raines and Reverend Gary Pickrell pastors of Monroe Full Gospel Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to assist with funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.