Joan “Jody” B. George (nee: Kral)
Age 87, of Burton Twp., died at her home the morning of April 29, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 10, 1929 in Cleveland, she was a lifelong area resident. She was an avid gardener, both flower and vegetable, and canned much of the fruits and vegetables her family enjoyed all year. She was a member of the Chagrin Falls Congregation of Kingdom Hall. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Tom George, her children Mary C. (Robert) Thompson of Solon and Jerry (Tonya) Geil of VA, her grandchildren, Jennifer, Richard, Sheri, Jody, Joseph and Sarah Geil, Rachael Butt (Sufy) Saad and Anngella and John Thompson. Jody also leaves 13 great grandchildren and sister Carolyn “Pal” Antonio of FL. She was predeceased by her daughter Laurie Anne Butt and her parents, Joseph and Alice (nee: Stefanik) Kral and her sister, Rosemarie Hall.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, May 1 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, concluding with a memorial service at 5:00. A private family burial will be held.