Georgette H. Chivington

April 1, 2017

Georgette H. Chivington, beloved Mom and Nana, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in her home. Georgette was born in New York City, NY on May 28, 1934. She was a member of the LAFRA branch 22, the Elks Lodge BPOE #2108, and was a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Children’s Cancer Center. Georgette was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved being involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives. Her focus was her family, and she always helped in any way she could. Her loyalty to her family surpassed anything; their well-being was her sole concern.

From her drive-bys of her kids’ houses to just to check up on them, to acting like one of the grandkids at the restaurant with dancing and laughing, to her stories that ended on a completely different topic that they started on, to having a full fridge every time for her kids and grandkids, to her candy jars if you knew where to look, to simply wanting to lie and watch television with her family, Georgette’s life is filled with sweet and funny memories to those closest to her.

In general, she loved helping and understanding children, shown by her volunteer work in the Sacred Heart Children’s Cancer Center. Her thoughtfulness and time spent with children, her own included, was beyond the usual care. She was a genuine person to be around with her questions and conversations.

Facing a handicap early in life, Georgette never let it determine what she couldn’t do. She accomplished more than most people. She was a determined, full-of-life woman who made sure her family was looked after and well cared for, but that she also contributed to our community.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Mohler E. Chivington, her father, Ernest T. Swain, her mother, Florence M. Swain, and numerous siblings.

She is survived by her son, John Chivington, her daughter-in-law, Felecia Chivington, her daughter, Florence Chivington, her grandchildren – Andrew Stoker, Madeline Chivington, John Chivington, Jr., Mollire Chivington, her sister, Patricia Lopilato, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Reverend Father Eugene Casserly as celebrant. Burial will follow services in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Scott Lunsford, Craig Bowne, Duke Hinchee, Rodney Brackens and Paul Ham.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries