Georgeatta Hattie Spangler

Georgeatta “Georgie” Spangler, 90 years, departed this life to begin a new journey into the loving arms of her beloved family in the union of God on Sunday April 3, 2011. She resided at 3458 Beverly Blvd. for 58 years, before becoming a resident of Hickory Ridge of Temperance, Michigan. Georgeatta was born August 29, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio to Stella and William Freeman of Toledo. She graduated from Libbey High School in 1939. Georgeatta married Clyde Spangler II in 1940. Clyde was inducted in the Army and Georgeatta began following her husband during World War II to various camps where she volunteered in the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps. She worked for the Glove Factory, Estelle’s Florist and part time at the Lion’s Store. Georgeatta quit working once her daughter, Judy was born. She believed that family unity, parental guidance, instilling moral values and education was more important than working. Georgeatta was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for 60 years. She was a member of the Altar Society. She was a member of St. Jude, patron Saint of the hopeless; member of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio; member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, to list but a few of her favorite charities. She was a very organized and supportive person who became a “care-giver” for several family members often being the first person to help less fortunate people with the aid of her husband Clyde. Georgeatta and Clyde were dedicated to their daughter and encouraged her to strive in order to survive in society. They participated in school functions and were determined that their daughter, Judy become the first person in the family to graduate from college. It was a struggle because Judy is a quadriplegic and was one of the first to attend the University of Toledo. During that time, it wasn’t acceptable for a physically challenged person to attend college using a mere tape recorder so that her notes could be transcribed later. The professors objected but Georgeatta was a feisty spokesperson when it came to her daughter. She met with Dean Lancelot Thompson and he enabled Judy to use whatever means were available so she could pursue her education and make her parents proud since she graduated cum laude. It is Judy’s final tribute to her parents that she attained the goals, standards and moral values that they instilled. Georgeatta is survived by her devoted daughter Judy A. Spangler and by Judy’s companion Michael A. Thompson; cousins, Stella Ignasiak, Maumee, Shirley and Eddie Ramm, Toledo, their children Rocky, Gary (Sue), Ronnie (Peggy) and Glenna Jean (Carl); Marianne Knapic, Leslie Szczencinski; Diane and George Meschke. Georgeatta was predeceased by her adoring husband, Clyde; her loving sister, Lillian (Freeman) Beck; and her beloved parents, Stella and William Freeman. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 2255 Central Grove at 11 a.m. Wednesday with entombment at Toledo Memorial Park cemetery, Chapel of Memories. Memorials may take the form of a contribution to Erie West Hospice and Palliative Care, 3333 Sterns Road, Lambertville, MI 48144. The family would like to thank and acknowledge the staff at Hickory Ridge of Temperance, MI and Erie West Hospice for the wonderful care that was provided for Georgeatta and the support and communication that was giver her daughter, Judy.

Georgeatta Hattie Spangler

August 22, 1920 - April 3, 2011