Elizabeth Joann George "Jo" was born July 4, 1958 in Trenton, MO to Cora Little and Jerry Fagan. Jo completed her education at Mercer R3 in Mercer, MO. After graduation she went to Des Moines, IA to learn welding and spent her early 20's working in the trade. In the early 80's she met Ron "Tuffy" George and followed him to Glenrock to work in the oilfield. They were married December 31, 1986 and their first son, James, came in March 87'. They completed their family in July of 1990 when Jacob was born. Jo coached her sons youth bowling league when they were young and threw darts with her family as adults, winning State Championships & going to Vegas more than once. She worked off and on in housekeeping, employed by the Parkway Plaza as head housekeeper for 9 years. Jo saw both sons graduate, James marry and got to bond with her grandson Deklan. After a 26 year battle with cancer, Jo left this earth August 17, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Tuffy, in 2010. Jo is survived by both parents, her sons, James (Amber) and Jacob of Glenrock. Her sister Jodie of MO, stepdaughters J.J. and Veronica of Iowa and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday August 23, 2016 at 6pm at the Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Ritter officiating. In lieu of flowers please bring a dish for a pot luck reception.
Service
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 6:00pm
First Baptist Church
Lusk, Wyoming