PEORIA HEIGHTS – Georgia Ann Edwards (Diebold), 82, died at home surrounded by family on March 1, 2019. She was born on April 30, 1936 to William and Grace (Hammond) Diebold in Beardstown, IL.
Surviving are her children, Jim (Marcia) Edwards and Dawn (Ron) Marx both of Peoria, and Sally (Dennis) Cook of Peoria Heights. Also surviving is a sister, Dorothy (John) Clement of Metamora, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded by her parents, a brother, William Diebold, an infant son, Michael James Edwards, two daughters, Patricia Terry and Madeline Edwards, and son, William Edwards.
Georgia worked at Woolworth as a waitress, at Peoria District 150 as a lunch lady for several years, and at Ideal Troy.
The family would like to thank OSF Hospice Care for all their help and support.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to OSF Hospice, 2265 W Altorfer Dr., Peoria, IL 61615.
