Georgia M. Wheeler

March 18, 1945 - July 10, 2016

Georgia M. Wheeler, 71, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at WCA Hospital, Jamestown. She was born on March 18, 1945 in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of the late Leah Wheeler. Georgia graduated from Southwestern High School in 1964. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Arts and Science from Jamestown Community College when she was fifty years old. Georgia was a member of Faith of Christ Church in Frewsburg, Parents without Partners in Fredonia in the 1980’s- 1990’s and was also President of that chapter for two years in a row. She also had received single parent of the year award for two years in a row. She was a former member of Lakewood American Legion Post#1286 and Jamestown Moose Lodge 1681. She was previously employed by Fredonia Police Department as a dispatcher. She later worked at the Fashion Bug, Dunkirk, N.Y. as an assistant manager. Georgia enjoyed crocheting, gardening, canning and painting. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her infant son, Todd Huntington (1970). Georgia is survived by three sons: Edward P. (Becky) Lee of Scandia, Michigan, Christopher (Sherry) Lee of Clearwater, FL and Ronald P. (Olga) Huntington of Dunkirk; one daughter, Melissa (Rick) Bauer of Jamestown, NY; one brother, Howard D. Young of Bradford, PA; twenty-two grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown on Thursday from 5 – 7PM and Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service there at 11:00 AM. Kurt Pfaff, member of Christ Church will officiate. Memorials may be made to Church of Christ, 7 Water Street, Frewsburg, NY 14738 or Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery, Jamestown, NY. To light a candle or to send condolences to Georgia's family visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.