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Georgia Cheek Obituary

A resident of Pine Grove passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. She was born September 10, 1939 in Amite and was 78 years of age. She is survived by 3 daughters, Elizabeth "Ann" Cheek and her fiance', Melvin Roe, Watson, Margaret Cheek Rutland and her husband, Robert W. Rutland, Pine Grove, and Barbara "Boo" Cheek Rutland and her husband, Roger Rutland, Pine Grove; 4 grandchildren, Kris Rutland, Watson, Samantha Ellzey, Montpelier, Blair Davis, Watson, Ashley Butler, Baton Rouge; 2 step-grandchildren, Karla Jordan, Laurel, MS and Rebecca Rutland, Smithdale, MS; 6 great-grandchildren, Breeanna Thompson, Montpelier, Hannah Davis, Watson, Konner Rutland, Watson, Marley Butler, Baton Rouge, Jackson Davis, Watson, and Korbin Rutland, Watson; sister, Geraldine Baker Sanchez, Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Clyde Cheek; parents, J. D. and Willie Mae Baker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Paul Cantrell. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2018.
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Ann
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny Murnane

March 2, 2018

Ann and family,

May the Holy Spirit comfort you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Blessings.

Chris Ourso

March 1, 2018

Joan sanders Furr deeply regrets the loss of her dear childhood friend. May our God comfort family and friends.
Robert and Joan Sanders Furr

Joan Furr

February 28, 2018

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you Ann, and your family. God's Blessings and Peace to you all.

Velma Gray

February 27, 2018

So sorry for your loss.May our God of tender mercies be with the family and give you comfort and peace as you go thru the days ahead.

C S

February 27, 2018

Geraldine and family ...very saddened to read of Georgia's passing. God Bless you all.

Glenda Sharkey

February 26, 2018

You all were truly blessed to have shared so many years and memories with Georgia. May her love for family and friends live on through each of you. May God provide the needed comfort during your time of grief.

J C

February 26, 2018

Margaret - prayers for You & the Family during this time

Richard Boyd

February 26, 2018

I am so saddened to here of Mrs.Georgia passing.I will keep All of You in My Heart and Mind R.I.P. Mrs.Georgia

Lisa Anthony

February 26, 2018

So sorry to hear of Georgia Mae's passing. I will fondly remember her and will keep the family in my prayers.

Ann Pelizzari

February 26, 2018

Ann,Margaret and Boo
I'm sorry for ya'll loss.
All of ya'll will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With love. Sandy and Mike Thibodeaux New Waverly Texas

February 25, 2018

My Fluffy,
What can I say, but I MISS YOU TERRIBLY already,,,,,,,,, Love you BIG BIG,,,,,,,,,,,, Save me a place on your forever cruise,,,,,,, Love you Sister

Georgia Papizan

February 25, 2018

Geraldine and family, I am sorry to hear of Georgia Mae's death. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mittie Rohner

February 24, 2018

Barbara,

We are so sorry for your loss... you and your family are in our prayers.
Love
Dan and Callie Patten

Callie Patten

February 24, 2018

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