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Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard

Birth	:	3 Jan 1922 Adams County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	11 Jan 2018 Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Burial	:	Manchester IOOF Cemetery, Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6944000, -83.5997000
Description	:	Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1964 Name: Eliza A Yates Birth Date: 3 Jan 1922 Birth Place: Adams State File Number: 1922000012 Additional Information: Harry January 03, 1922 - January 11, 2018 Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard, entered this world January 3, 1922, the daughter of the late Harry B. and Maude (Grooms) Yates. Our Heavenly Father called her home Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 96 years and eight days, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Maysville, Ky. She was married to William (Bill) Woolard, Sr. on Aug. 22, 1942. This union was blessed with four children;... Read More	Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1964 Name: Eliza A Yates Birth Date: 3 Jan 1922 Birth Place: Adams State File Number: 1922000012 Additional Information: Harry January 03, 1922 - January 11, 2018 Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard, entered this world January 3, 1922, the daughter of the late Harry B. and Maude (Grooms) Yates. Our Heavenly Father called her home Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 96 years and eight days, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Maysville, Ky. She was married to William (Bill) Woolard, Sr. on Aug. 22, 1942. This union was blessed with four children; William (Butch) Woolard, Jr., Sue (John) Dryden, Jimmy Woolard, and Kathy Jo Welch. Although not a child she gave birth to, Sheila (Yates) Carter was like a daughter to her. Georgia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill, on Sept. 23, 1984 and two children, Jimmy, on Nov. 3, 1969 and Kathy, Feb 27, 2016, and daughter-in-law Sherry Woolard, Jan. 27, 2013. Georgia graduated from Manchester High School, and was the last member of the class of 1939, “the ‘39ers” as they were called, to celebrate her 78th class reunion at the annual MHS Alumni. A few years after graduation, Georgia found herself waitressing in Greenfield, Ohio when a tall, good-looking young newspaper man walked through the door. A whirlwind ten-day courtship followed between Bill and Georgia. She often said it was either their love for each other or their contrariness that held them together for 42 wonderful years. Bill was a Linotype Mechanic at the Xenia Gazette, but Georgia was always homesick for her hometown of Manchester. She persuaded him to move there, and in 1947 they re-opened The Manchester Signal. They worked side-by-side publishing the newspaper, while raising their family of four. This endeavor proved very successful, and The Signal remains “Adams County’s Favorite Newspaper” today, with son Butch and grandson Troy at the helm. With a tremendous outgoing personality, Georgia never met a stranger. She could strike up a conversation with anyone she came into contact. Her many stories led her to pen her weekly newspaper column “By Georgia” in “The Signal”. This column became a beloved letter to her many readers all over the country, in which she kept everyone informed of the happenings in her hometown of Manchester and nearby communities, important events, celebrations, births, deaths, delicious recipes and stories of her many travels and adventures. She had no problem laughing at herself as she would describe some of her wild antics. She had a gift for gab and would just simply “tell it like it is”! The “By Georgia” column kept her very active right up until her death at age 96, giving her a reason to travel and visit with her many friends , family and acquaintances. She would joke “if someone says ‘let’s go’ I say, give me a minute to pack my bag!” and she’d be off on another adventure, whether it be going on a vacation, shopping or simply going out to dinner. She loved to travel, and she was usually accompanied by her best companion, Betty Pownall, whom she loved like a sister. Georgia also found great joy in listening and dancing to music. She was a huge Elvis fan. She and her friends would travel on the weekends to Lucasville, Peebles, and other places to listen to many music talents. She made several friends at these events. One of her favorite pastimes was cooking and baking. She was well known for these talents. Her cakes and pies were favorites at many covered dish affairs, carnivals, and auctions. Family gatherings were extra special because of the food she prepared for her family with love. She enjoyed collecting and sharing recipes. She was an active member and volunteer of numerous organizations that included: Nathaniel Massie Park and New Community Building Committees, American Legion Auxiliary, serving as both President and Secretary; Manchester Woman’s Club Secretary; Red Hat Society, Old Katz in Red Hats; Adams County Historical Society; VFW Auxiliary; Manchester Young In Heart Club; West Union Senior Citizens, who nominated her as “Adams County Senior Citizen of the Year”. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Bentonville Community Church and enjoyed attending church, songfests, and revivals as long as her health allowed. Survivors in addition to her two children are: a brother, Joe Yates; grandchildren: Nicki (Larry) Pollitt, Troy Woolard, Toni (Allen) Lacy, David (Tara) Dryden, Chad (Jami) Dryden, Billie Jo (Anthony) Goodwin, and Callie Welch; great-grandchilden: Mikayla Pollitt, Rylan and Nick Woolard, Jessica Moore, Zac Faris, Cheyenne (Brian) Branscome, Taylor and Trent Dryden, Shayla Carter, Jade (Tishena) West, Kade and Dalton West; great-great grandchildren: Madilyn Woolard, Ryder Branscome, Adalyn Jo Fitzgerald; Paxton and Jurnee West; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Always a smile on her face, with those blue eyes twinkling, Georgia had that sassy spirit that was infectious. She was the life of the party and she lived every day of her life to the fullest. To know her, was to love her. Georgia was the matriarch of the Woolard family, and leaves a legacy of courage, love, kindness, and faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Feel no guilt in laughter; she’d know how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile that she is not here to share. You cannot grieve forever; she would not want you to. She’d hope that you will carry on the way you always do. So, talk about the good times and the ways she showed she cared, The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. Let memories surround you, a word someone may say, Will suddenly re-capture a time, an hour, a day, That brings her back so clearly, as though she was still here, And fills you with the feeling that she is always near. For if you keep these memories, you will never be apart, And she will live forever, locked safely in your heart. Funeral services will be held at Bentonville Community Church, Sunday, Jan. 14. Visitation from 10 am until 2 pm, with funeral services at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Manchester Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bentonville Community Church, c/o John Greenlee, Pastor, 12577 SR 125 West Union, OH 45693; or Manchester Life Squad, 405 East 5th St., Manchester, OH 45144 Lovingly written by her granddaughter Nicki

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Where is Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard's memorial?
Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard's memorial is located at: Manchester IOOF Cemetery, Manchester, Adams County, USA.
When did Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard death?
Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard death on 11 Jan 2018 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Georgia Eliza Alberta Yates Woolard's memorial?
Latitude: 38.6944000
Longitude: -83.5997000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

William Glenn “Bill” Woolard Sr.

(1922 - 1984)

Siblings

Harry C. “Pick” Yates

(1923 - 2007)

Albert Ancil Yates

(1926 - 1988)

Joseph Lewis Yates

(1930 - 2019)

Children

James Harry “Jimmy” Woolard

(1949 - 1969)

Kathy Jo Woolard Welch

(1951 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Manchester IOOF Cemetery
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6944000, -83.5997000

2. Manchester Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6886080, -83.6038110

3. Wilson-Nash Cemetery
Sand Hill, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6748486, -83.6156435

4. Cedar Leaf Cemetery
Concord, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6782990, -83.5727997

5. Sullivan Cemetery
Sand Hill, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6653045, -83.6195853

6. Pownall Cemetery
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6737700, -83.6354400

7. Wilson Family Cemetery
Sand Hill, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6646336, -83.6293851

8. Little Cemetery
Sprigg Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6886340, -83.6489860

9. Quinn Chapel Cemetery
Monroe Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7255592, -83.5494385

10. Bentonville Union Church Cemetery
Bentonville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7422500, -83.6193700

11. Loughridge Cemetery
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7367830, -83.5649360

12. Shelton Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6741667, -83.5363889

13. Dryden Family Cemetery
Bradysville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6948600, -83.6703520

14. Pence Cemetery
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7279100, -83.6582900

15. Doyle Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6825000, -83.5286111

16. Ellis Cemetery #1
Manchester, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6746910, -83.6683390

17. Boone Cemetery
Sprigg Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6573400, -83.6631900

18. Little Cemetery #1
Sprigg Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6571510, -83.6631940

19. Hopewell Cemetery
Sprigg Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7432070, -83.6508880

20. Means Cemetery
Covedale, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6532454, -83.5322550

21. Fearis Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6274986, -83.5916977

22. East Fork Cemetery
Fearisville, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6361100, -83.5548400

23. Naylor Cemetery
Monroe Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7247009, -83.5188980

24. Hackett Cemetery
Wrightsville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7073480, -83.5104270