Obituary of Georgie Christina Jess

Georgie Christina (Huntley) Jess - It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on February 19, 2013. She was born September 4, 1913 in East Hall’s Harbour, daughter of Joseph and Mary Huntley. She attended Kentville Academy and graduated from Mack Business College. She worked as a stenographer in Kentville and Annapolis Royal and later as a telephone operator for Maritime Tel & Tel. She was married to the late E. Russell Jess and lived most of her married life in Scots Bay assisting her husband in the country store and on the farm. In 1973, they retired and moved to Centreville where she spent the rest of her life. She loved her family and friends. She was always kind, generous, and hospitable. She loved to spend time sewing, knitting, crocheting, and playing Scrabble was her favorite past time. She was an active member of the Centreville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her spiritual hope with others. She is survived by her four children, Wayne (Ruth), Mary Lou Tupper (Don), Bernard (Judy), Blair (Linda); her 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, her brother Joshua Huntley and sister Madeline Allen as well as many other loving family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. in the Centreville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kings Co, NS. Charles Crandall will be officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in Georgie’s memory may be made to the Centreville Kingdom Hall or charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home and Crematorium, Wolfville. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca or by sending them to P.O. Box 355 Kentville, NS B4N3X1.