Georgene A. Wilson, age 80, of Persia, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa. Georgene was born August 17, 1934 in Panama, Iowa to George and Elsa (Davis) McKeighan. She graduated from the Persia High School. Georgene was married to Carl F. Wilson, March 1, 1958 in Harlan, Iowa. They farmed in the Persia area for many years. Georgene enjoyed baking, bingo, mowing her yard and her two outside cats, King George and Edna. Georgene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl in 2007, sister Delores Gilliland, brother Donald Thordsen. Survivors include her children: Carla Beckendorf and husband Russ of Milford, Iowa; Gayla Fisher and husband Bob of Persia, Iowa; Dale Wilson and wife Stephanie of Yutan, Nebraska; sister: Roberta Tarkington of Hemet, California; brothers: John McKeighan and wife Char of Beebeetown, Iowa; George McKeighan and wife Judy of Lincoln, Nebraska; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Shelby County Hospice. In Loving Memory Of Georgene A. Wilson Born August 17, 1934 Panama, Iowa Entered Into Rest July 26, 2015 Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Logan Memorial Chapel Logan, Iowa Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams Vocal Selection How Great Thou Art Bob Fisher Taped Selections The Dance Wind Beneath My Wings Honorary Bearer Chisum Wilson Casket Bearers Matt Fisher Brian Fisher McKinley Wilson Gale Tarkington Carly Redinbaugh Donald Thordsen Final Resting Place Valley View Cemetery Persia, Iowa
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