Georgia Ann Knepper (87) of Wheeler

Georgia Ann Knepper, age 87, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.     

Funeral services celebrating Georgia’s life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois with her son Mike Knepper officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Georgia, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois. 

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Georgia was born on June 12, 1934 in Rural Jasper County, Illinois the daughter of George Edward and Cleda Alice (Foltz) Stewart. She graduated from Newton Community High School, Class of 1951. She married LaVern Knepper on September 22, 1951 and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2013. Georgia loved being a farm wife to LaVern and mother to her three children. She enjoyed life on the farm, gardening, canning and tending her flowers. When she had cared for those she loved, she found time to enjoy her hobbies, reading, writing, quilting, mushroom hunting and playing on the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning Ladies bowling league at Parklanes in Newton. Georgia had a servant’s heart; she was very active in her church, attending the Latona Church of Christ and most recently as a member of the Central Christian Church. She would be the first one to help with a special program, or at vacation bible school, make meals for those in need, organize a funeral dinner or ensure the neighbors’ donations were gathered to purchase funeral flowers. Her love for the Lord and her love for those around her is a legacy that will forever live on. 

Georgia is survived by: Children- Debbie (Ray) Diel of Newton, Illinois; Patty MacEachron of Urbana, Illinois and Mike (Vickie) Knepper of Newton, Illinois; Grandchildren-
Sarah (Cliff) Kinkade of Newton, Illinois; Michelle (Jason) Fulton of Newton, Illinois; Rebekah (Monty) Nester of Newton, Illinois; Alison (Michael) Lynch of Schaumburg, Illinois; Mariah (Joey) Eblin of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; Charlie (Ashley) Workman of Louisville, Illinois; Heather(Tyler) Mulany of Flora, Illinois; Caleb (Katie) Knepper of Gainesville, Florida; Vanessa (Tyrunne) Howard of Effingham, Illinois and Elijah (Kara) Knepper of Bloomington, Illinois; 22 Great Grandchildren; Brother- Richard (Pat) Stewart of Richmond, Indiana; Her faithful companions, dog Dolly and cat Sweetie Pie.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a child, sister Lora Fouty and brother Charles Stewart.