Mary Kathryn George, 79, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:30 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Kathryn had worked as a pharmacy tech at McPherson Healthmart in Du Quoin. She was a member of Liberty Church in Du Quoin. Kathryn loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and church family. She also enjoyed crafts, quilting, sewing and camping.
She was born January 8, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Fredrick Arnold and Mary Elizabeth (Fox) Ray.
She married Thomas H. George on October 12, 1961 at Du Quoin, IL and he preceded in death on April 4, 2021.
She is survived by two children - Kristine Harrison and husband David and Thomas W. George and wife Heather, all of Du Quoin, nine grandchildren - Charles A. Payne, II and fiancé Morgan Dennis of Du Quoin, Lauren E. Hicks and husband Hayden of Pinckneyville, Miranda R. Payne of Du Quoin, Savannah George of Pinckneyville, Megan Fallon of Pinckneyville, Dalton George of Benton, Sydney Geralds of Marissa, Tyler Askins of Ava, and Cierra Fallon of Pinckneyville, eight great grandchildren - Luca Ray Payne, Leighton Elizabeth Hicks, Caine Geralds, Kasen Geralds, Halston Dale Hicks, Penny Askins, Higen Paul George, and Charlotte Marie George.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Liberty Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Lon McPherson officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Liberty Church in Du Quoin and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.