Ms. Susie George

GEORGE, Ms. Susie - Age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her residence. Family hour 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial Ave., with funeral service commencing at 12 p.m. Rev. Latrell Holmes Sr. officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, 5175 E. Bristol Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. George will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., with the family present 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday. Susie Ann George, departed this earth and went home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her residence at the age of 71. Family hour 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial Ave., with funeral service commencing at 12 p.m. Rev. Latrell Holmes Sr. officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, 5175 E. Bristol Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. George will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., with the family present 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday. Susie was born October 23, 1943 in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was the middle child born to Jim & Edlena Franklin. Susie and her family relocated to Flint, Michigan in 1954 where she completed her education in the Beecher school district, graduating from Beecher High School in 1961. Susie was the first black female basketball player at Beecher High School. Susie was baptized at an early age at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Bolivar, TN. Upon moving to Flint she united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor & Sister R. R. Gordon. Susie along with her family transitioned to Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served under the leadership of Pastor & Sis. John T. Boyd by serving in the Choir; on the Mother’s Board, Nurses Guild; as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher; in the Mission and in her most important role as “Church Police”. Susie was always known for taking gum, making you sit down and be quiet, and telling you your dress was too short or tight, no matter your age! Her faithful work continued through the transition into Greater Galilee Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Latrelle W. Holmes Sr.. Susie was employed at Kmart and later General Motors where she retired in 1984. Susie later went to work as a receptionist at New Attitudes Beauty Salon & Fade King Barber Shop, quickly becoming “Aunt Sue” to all the stylists, barbers and customers. There Susie became an entrepreneur making and selling her legendary pound cakes for all to enjoy. Susie enjoyed sewing. She sewed clothes, blankets and scarves. Her scarves became legendary and women all over Flint are seen wearing one of Susie’s creations. Susie was also a church hat connoisseur; she wore hats in all colors, shapes and sizes. Susie leaves to cherish her memory; four children, Troy Franklin of Logan, UT, Jeffrey (Angie) George, Cynthia George both of Flint and Heidi George of Dayton, OH; five grandchildren, Terrence George, Jasmine & Shalonda Granberry, Ajanti George & Ashley Brooks; four great-grandchildren, Alayja Granberry, Terryn & Amari George and Journei Carter-George; one brother, Jim (Patricia) Franklin of Davison, MI; two sisters, Emma (Theodore) Wiley & Cinda (Leon) Anderson; brother-in-law, William S. Saines; sister-in-law, Gloria Parram all of Flint; god-son, Raneil Stearns of Houston, TX; god-daughter, Tacoma McDaniels of Flint; a host of nieces and nephews, including special niece Teleah Brown and special nephew Jimmy (Alicia) Reed both of Flint; special friends Oma Evans, Deloris Drake, Minnie Keel, Marie & Doris Allen and Deacon Charlie Miller and many other relatives and friends, too many to name who loved Aunt Sue!!! Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Jim & Edlena Franklin; brother, Willie (Uncle Pete) Parram and sister, Alice Saines. The family would like to extend special thanks to the residents and staff of Flint Heights Terrace, Dr. Brian Bhagat, Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Pastor & Sis Williams and the Renewed Faith Church Family, Pastor & Sis Yarber, Dayton, Ohio WPAFB Prairies Chapel and the staff of Community Action Partnership of Dayton, Ohio.

Ms. Susie George

October 23, 1943 - March 10, 2015